Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Join Sarasota County's Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources team as an Athletic Grounds Trades Worker and help maintain the high-quality athletic complexes that host local leagues, regional tournaments, and sports tourism events. In this hands-on role, you'll maintain athletic fields and surrounding facilities, prepare playing surfaces for practices and games, assist with event setup and cleanup, and help provide a safe, welcoming experience for athletes and visitors. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining first-class facilities, and thrive in a team environment, we'd love to hear from you. To be considered, you must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of experience in park, landscape, athletic field, or grounds maintenance, and a valid Florida driver's license. Experience with athletic field maintenance, landscaping equipment, or a Class A or B CDL is preferred. Successful candidates are comfortable operating grounds maintenance equipment, providing excellent customer service, performing physically demanding work in Florida's outdoor conditions, and working a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Apply today and help keep Sarasota County's premier athletic facilities game-ready! About the Position In this role, you will... Maintain athletic fields and sports facilities to provide safe, high-quality playing surfaces. Operate and maintain a variety of landscaping, athletic field, and grounds maintenance equipment and tools. Prepare fields for practices, games, tournaments, and special events, including field lining, base setup, and playing surface maintenance. Assist with event setup and breakdown while helping ensure facilities are clean, safe, and ready for visitors. Perform general grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, mulching, litter removal, fencing repairs, and basic landscaping. Inspect parks and athletic facilities, report maintenance or safety concerns, and help determine field playability based on weather and field conditions. Provide friendly customer service by assisting park visitors and promoting a safe, welcoming environment. About the

Schedule Work Hours:

Full-time, 40(+) hours per week - overtime is available.

Typical Schedule:

6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Flexible schedule required , including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency. About You To be considered for this role, you must have the following: High School Diploma or GED and 1+ year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the care and maintenance of parks, landscape, athletic fields, or other similar grounds. Valid Florida driver's license. The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities: Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration. Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL) and/or experience maintaining athletic fields or landscaped grounds. Experience in safely operating and maintaining mowers, power equipment, and hand tools. Strong customer service and teamwork skills with the ability to communicate professionally. Basic computer skills and the ability to read chemical labels and safety information (MSDS/SDS). Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work and work a flexible schedule. 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 5 years.

Physical Demands:

Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. i.e.: Fertilizer bags and other materials used in the maintenance of athletic fields at various points throughout the year.

About Everything Else Starting Pay:

$18.21 (Step 1) ; Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.