Skilled Trades Worker I

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, including zero‑turn mowers, string trimmers, stick edgers, pole saws, backpack blowers, chainsaws, utility carts, and other hand and power tools. Apply and handle herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, and other landscape chemicals following safety guidelines. Perform minor facility maintenance: basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, irrigation, and pool upkeep. Clean and maintain restrooms, laundry facilities, community/game rooms, pool areas, and storage areas. Inspect park facilities, identify maintenance needs, and submit work orders for specialized repairs. Transport equipment and materials between park locations with county pickup trucks and trailers. Manage work orders, maintain equipment and supplies, monitor inventory, and anticipate maintenance needs based on campground reservations. Provide excellent customer service while supporting other park locations. Schedule Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Typical schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Flexible schedule required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees may be required to work during disasters or emergencies. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years of related experience in landscaping, facility, or grounds maintenance. Valid Florida driver's license. Basic mechanical and computer skills, including email and common software applications. Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including OSHA guidelines. Preferred: Pesticide applicator license, experience with pool operations, and experience operating grounds maintenance equipment. Physical Demands Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 lbs. Physical work is outdoors and may be demanding. Screening Requirements Passing pre‑employment substance screening. Failure may result in disqualification for 5 years. Fingerprint‑based background check as required by law. Eligibility depends on satisfactory criminal history review. Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; Florida Retirement System. Paid holidays, three personal days, and 16 vacation days in the first year, increasing with tenure. Eligibility for additional benefits per county policy. EEO & Disability Accommodations Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities. The county is a Tobacco‑Free/Drug‑Free Workplace. A job applicant with a disability requesting reasonable accommodation should notify Human Resources or appropriate county staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sarasota County