Park and Trail Mowing Specialist - R17841

Park And Trail Mowing Specialist

Sarasota County Government

$19.13 Hourly

Sarasota, FL

Full-Time

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources

Continuous

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 ecofriendly 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 pick up trucks and pulling a trailer with GVW less than 26,000 lbs.

Work Hours :

About You

Minimum Requirements :

Physical Demands : Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay : $19.13 / hr (Step 1)

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! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes 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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