Skilled Trades Worker - Landscape Worker - Starting at $20.10

Sarasota County Government

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves moderate to heavy manual labor and consists of routine and repetitive duties, critical to our overall park and trail experience. The ideal candidate has current knowledge of both landscaping and grounds maintenance practices. This position starts out paying $20.10/hr (Step 1) and benefits begin within 60 days of hire! We also offer both learning and career advancements for long-term growth, with an amazing work-life balance and paid time off that begins accruing on day 1! Apply today to join our high-performing team and get paid to do what you love. In this role, you will... Operate and assist teams in landscaping, tree trimming, and utilizing various landscape equipment, as assigned within common grounds throughout county park locations. Perform work utilizing equipment such as, but no limited to: Mowers, blowers, weed trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, chippers & stump grinders, and various equipment. Cleaning and general maintenance of all equipment to keep in good working order. Completion of daily work orders and other related office duties. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent education
Two (2) years of related experience performing landscaping, tree work or grounds maintenance.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Ability to represent the County to the public in a courteous manner and to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

Nice To Haves

Current knowledge of both landscaping and grounds maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

Operate and assist teams in landscaping, tree trimming, and utilizing various landscape equipment, as assigned within common grounds throughout county park locations.
Perform work utilizing equipment such as, but no limited to: Mowers, blowers, weed trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, chippers & stump grinders, and various equipment.
Cleaning and general maintenance of all equipment to keep in good working order.
Completion of daily work orders and other related office duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
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.