Department:

Parks Recreation & Natural Resources

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Are you experienced with maintenance, landscape, and minor repairs? Our beautiful Venice area beaches are in need of a Trades Worker to supplement the maintenance and upkeep of the beach, utilizing a variety of basic skills with small tools and minor equipment, to ensure both a clean and safe experience for our patrons and guests. 

This position starts out at $17.72/hr (Step 1) + $0.53/hour second shift differential putting you at $18.25/hr and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Take the first step towards a lasting career with both advancement and long-term career opportunities. Apply today!

About the Position

In this role you will assist with cleaning, minor repairs, invasive species removal, coastal restoration, event support and the general upkeep of the beach. Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

Daily general maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning and upkeep of assigned parks, beaches and water access areas associated with the Beaches and Water Access Division.

This includes daily cleaning, deep cleaning, trash removal, litter picking, and other duties associated with daily upkeep and maintenance, within beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds and open areas in county parks, restroom facilities, open beaches, and buildings.

Perform limited and semi-skilled trades work including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other skilled trades in facility and park structures.

Routine maintenance, inspections, and tasks as assigned.

Assist with diagnosing maintenance issues and completing work. 

Set up, take down, and assist with the operations of scheduled programs, events and summer camps, on occasion.

Provide supplemental grounds maintenance including use and care of small equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, edgers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, etc.

Help Environmental Specialists with duties and tasks for resource management projects.

Provide excellent customer service to our guests/patrons, answering questions and concerns in a timely manner.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Must be available to work Sunday - Saturday, days assigned will be dependent on business needs.

Typical Hours: 1:30 pm. to 10:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent education.

One year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the care and maintenance of parks, landscapes, or other similar grounds.

Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.

Ability to obtain and maintain Herbicide Applicators License, to assist with spraying of exotic invasive species, within six (6) months of hire. (We can help with this!)

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.

Physical Demands: This position must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $17.72/hr (Step 1) + $0.53/hour second shift differential = $18.25/hr

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. 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! Choose 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 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!)​​

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