Siesta Key Beach Maintenance Technician (Trades Worker) | 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Overtime Available!

Department :

Parks Recreation & Natural Resources

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Are you skilled with an ability to make minor repairs, an eye for detail, and prefer to spend your days outdoors? Our top ranked Siesta Beach is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure we can remain one of the top 2 beaches in America! This crucial role is a great way to start your career with Sarasota County and invest in both yourself and the community at large.

The current starting rate for this role is $17.33 / hr (Step 1) - $18.94 / hr (Step 4), depending on experience, and there are opportunities for overtime and benefits within your first 60 days! The best part is, no two days are the same.

Whether you’ve been at this for years or you’re ready to learn a new skillset, apply today!

About the Position

This roles helps to ensure both a clean and safe environment for our beach guests. Responsibilities can include cleaning, minor repairs, invasive species removal, coastal restoration, event support and general upkeep of the beach / park.

This brings about light to heavy physical labor (as needed) : supplementing the maintenance and upkeep of the assigned area;

utilizing a variety of basic skills while using small tools and minor equipment. A summary of the responsibilities can be found below...

Perform minor repairs and cleaning / upkeep of assigned beaches, water access areas, and / or boat and kayak launches.

Ensure daily / routine maintenance, inspections, and tasks; assisting to diagnose concerns and escalating major repairs.

Manage trash removal, litter picking, deep cleaning the restrooms, performing landscaping, and other duties.

Assist with scheduled programs, events and summer camps as assigned (this can include the setup, take down and operations of said events).

Utilize hand and power tools to perform restoration work.

Be willing to obtain and maintain herbicide applicators license to assist with spraying of exotic invasive species.

Communicate safety and protection guidelines to visitors, reporting violations and assisting with customer inquiries.

Conduct park patrols and secure park facilities, reporting instances of park violations to Supervisors.

About the Schedule

Work Hours :

Full-Time, 40 hours / week.

Sunday - Saturday, 6 : 00 a.m. - 2 : 30 p.m.

Overtime is available.

About You

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

One (1) year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the care and maintenance of parks, landscape, athletic fields, or other similar grounds.

Valid Driver's License at time of hire.

Physical Demands : 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 for a period of five (5) years.

The ideal candidate has the following :

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses to your consideration.

General knowledge and techniques for maintenance of parks : operation and maintenance skills with machines, power equipment, hand tools and small equipment (such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, leaf blower chainsaws, and pressure washers).

Basic carpentry and plumbing experience.

Understanding of rule enforcement practices.

Natural Areas herbicide applicators license. ( We can help with this! )

Knowledge of Florida exotic invasive species. ( We can help with this! )

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods often in hot and humid conditions.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions in English and to work independently.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range : $17.33 / hr (Step 1) - $18.94 / hr (Step 4), depending on experience.

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, 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 :

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 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!)