Trades Worker – Siesta Key Beach Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Trades Worker – Siesta Key Beach 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars

Siesta Key, FL Department:

Parks Recreation & Natural Resources Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Assist with cleaning, minor repairs, invasive species removal, coastal restoration, event support and general upkeep of the beaches/parks. Performs routine cleaning and daily operational duties, light to heavy physical labor as needed: Supplementing the maintenance and upkeep of assigned parks and grounds; utilizing a variety of basic skills while using small tool and minor equipment to ensure clean and safe parks. About the Position In this role, you will: Perform daily maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning, and upkeep of Siesta Key Beach.

Examples include:

cleaning (both general and deep cleaning), trash removal, litter picking, and other duties associated with daily upkeep/maintenance. Offer occasional trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical work, depending upon the tasks necessary. Assist with diagnosing maintenance issues and completing assigned work. Help to schedule programs, events, and summer camps, as needed. This can also include the setup, take down, and operations of such events. Use and care for small equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn mowers, weed eaters, edgers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, etc. for landscape. Coordinate volunteer work and exotic invasive plant removal, as well as resource management projects (as assigned). Utilize hand and power tools to perform restoration work within Siesta Key Beach. Aid Environmental Specialists with duties and tasks for resource management. Provide exceptional customer service, answering questions and concerns promptly; and communicating any concerns or issues to the supervisor. About the

Schedule Work Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Position Hours- Sunday – Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Assigned work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, emergencies, etc. Must be flexible weekends and holiday work may be required.

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, athletic fields, or other similar grounds. Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire. 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 in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Physical Demands:

May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, with assistance.

About Everything Else Starting Pay:

$17.72/hour (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 . 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! 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. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.