Trades Worker - Parks

Sarasota County Government

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources team is seeking a Maintenance Technician in support of our Athletic Fields and Facilities. In this light-to-heavy physical labor role, you will ensure the fields are in pristine condition for both our residents and visitors. The pay starts at $19.51/hr, benefits start within 60 days, and we offer both development and advancement opportunities to all county employees. Apply today and have the chance to work in an ever-growing industry, impacting both our community and sports alike!

In this role, you will:
Perform general grounds maintenance, repairs, and janitorial duties of fields, fencing, common areas, amenities, parking lots, and other areas.
Provide polite, friendly, and accurate customer service.
Conduct park patrols and general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public.
Contribute to the decision-making process on the feasibility of playing on the field, depending upon weather and field conditions.
Assist with set-up and clean-up of facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and events.
Maintain daily upkeep of athletic fields and adjunct facilities, including painting/marking the fields, setting bases, and pitching mounds under applicable rules/specified dimensions.
Report potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to the supervisor for follow-up as necessary.
Ensure proper maintenance, watering, mowing, edging, trimming, and painting and marking of athletic grounds.
Exercise a high degree of initiative and decision-making to ensure customer satisfaction

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the care and maintenance of parks, landscapes, athletic fields, or other similar grounds.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• 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 in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the maintenance of sports fields; understanding of how turf grass cultural practices affect turf performance.
• Experience in maintaining higher-level sports field playing surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance, repairs, and janitorial duties of fields, fencing, common areas, amenities, parking lots, and other areas.
• Provide polite, friendly, and accurate customer service.
• Conduct park patrols and general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public.
• Contribute to the decision-making process on the feasibility of playing on the field, depending upon weather and field conditions.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and events.
• Maintain daily upkeep of athletic fields and adjunct facilities, including painting/marking the fields, setting bases, and pitching mounds under applicable rules/specified dimensions.
• Report potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to the supervisor for follow-up as necessary.
• Ensure proper maintenance, watering, mowing, edging, trimming, and painting and marking of athletic grounds.
• Exercise a high degree of initiative and decision-making to ensure customer satisfaction

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 and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED