Department: Parks Recreation & Natural Resources Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Do you enjoy landscaping and have a love for Sarasota County's award-winning parks and trails? Our beautiful scenery would not be possible without our incredible Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources team. We are currently in need of a skilled Park and Trail Mowing Specialist, capable of daily work activities such as mowing, landscape maintenance and operation of landscape equipment. 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 $19.56/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. About the Position In this role, you will: + Operate mowing and various landscape equipment, as assigned in athletic fields and common grounds throughout county park locations. + Perform work with gas-powered zero-turn commercial grade landscape mowers, such as Toro 4000D and Toro 72” “Z” mower, as well as new eco-friendly Electric mowers and various equipment. + Maintain both our parks and trails including, but not limited to, hand weeding, mulching, digging, turf trimming, tree trimming, hand collection and disposal of litter, removal and installation of plant materials and trees, line of sight clearance at trailheads and crossroads, and driving on roads and vegetated maintenance areas. + Safely utilize gas-powered string trimmers, stick edgers, pole saws, backpack blowers, chain saws, utility carts, and other miscellaneous small hand-operated landscape maintenance tools to perform assigned duties. + Ensure the safety of active pedestrian and bicycle traffic throughout both the parks and trails, implementing appropriate safety standards and wearing proper safety equipment. + Fuel and perform general maintenance and small-engine repairs/safety checks on all listed equipment. + Use pneumatic, power, and hand tools. + As needed, assist with the transportation of equipment using commercial-grade pickup trucks and pulling a trailer with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs. Work Hours: + Full-Time, 40 hours per week. + Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. About You Minimum Requirements: + High School Diploma or equivalent education. + Two (2) years of experience, education, or training. + -OR- A combination of education, experience, and training in landscape maintenance. + Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire. Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 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 for a period of five (5) years. About Everything Else Starting Pay: $19.56/hr (Step 1) Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents + If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.) Benefits: + Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! + For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information. + Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. + Enjoy 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. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​ A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. 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