Skilled Trades Worker I

Sarasota County Government

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources is looking for a Skilled Trades Worker I to help keep Sarasota County's parks and facilities safe, clean, and welcoming for the community. In this hands-on role, you'll perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including groundskeeping, mowing, landscaping, facility repairs, restroom cleaning, pressure washing, trash removal, and operating landscaping equipment. If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and taking pride in maintaining public spaces, we'd love to hear from you! Starting pay is $20.10/hour (Step 1), with the opportunity for higher starting pay based on your experience. In this role, you will maintain campground and park grounds through mowing, trimming, mulching, planting, weeding, tree care, pressure washing, and litter removal. Safely operate and perform basic maintenance on commercial equipment (i.e. zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, stick edgers, pole saws, backpack blowers, chainsaws, utility carts, and other hand and power tools). Apply and properly handle herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, and other landscape chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines. Perform minor facility maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, irrigation, and pool upkeep. Keep restrooms, laundry facilities, community/game rooms, pool areas, and storage areas clean, safe, and well-maintained. Inspect park facilities, identify maintenance needs, and submit work orders for repairs requiring specialized services. Transport equipment and materials between park locations using County pickup trucks and trailers as needed. Manage work orders, maintain equipment and supplies, monitor inventory, review campground reservations to anticipate maintenance needs, and provide excellent customer service while supporting other park locations as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 2+ years of related experience in landscaping, facility, or grounds maintenance.
Valid Florida driver's license.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening.
Fingerprint Screening Requirement.

Nice To Haves

Pesticide Applicator License
pool operations experience
experience operating grounds maintenance equipment
basic mechanical and computer skills
strong commitment to customer service and workplace safety
Pesticide Applicator License and/or experience with pool operations.
Experience operating grounds maintenance equipment, including mowers, power tools, pickup trucks, and small engines; basic mechanical repair skills are a plus.
Basic computer skills, including email and other common software applications.
Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including OSHA guidelines, and the ability to safely perform physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

Maintain campground and park grounds through mowing, trimming, mulching, planting, weeding, tree care, pressure washing, and litter removal.
Safely operate and perform basic maintenance on commercial equipment (i.e. zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, stick edgers, pole saws, backpack blowers, chainsaws, utility carts, and other hand and power tools).
Apply and properly handle herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, and other landscape chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines.
Perform minor facility maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, irrigation, and pool upkeep.
Keep restrooms, laundry facilities, community/game rooms, pool areas, and storage areas clean, safe, and well-maintained.
Inspect park facilities, identify maintenance needs, and submit work orders for repairs requiring specialized services.
Transport equipment and materials between park locations using County pickup trucks and trailers as needed.
Manage work orders, maintain equipment and supplies, monitor inventory, review campground reservations to anticipate maintenance needs, and provide excellent customer service while supporting other park locations as needed.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.