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Mowing Trades Worker - Overtime Available! - R20092
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Sarasota County Government
Sarasota, FL (In Person)
$42,624 Salary, Full-Time
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Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Are you someone who is hands on and enjoys working outside? We are currently looking for Mowing Trades Worker who want to be key players in keeping Sarasota County the premier place to live, work, and play! From cutting grass, mulching, to planting trees, you have the opportunity to join our Public Works team and provide exceptional landscaping to your local county. Apply today and start a job you love — with all the great benefits Sarasota County has to offer! About This Role Right-of-Way mowing, edging, and string trimming Safely operate and fuel a variety of landscape equipment including gas-powered string trimmers, stick edgers, pole saws, backpack blowers, chainsaws, commercial grade pick-up trucks, trailers, 4-wheel drive utility carts, and other miscellaneous small hand-operated landscape maintenance tools Perform small-engine repairs, safety checks, and routine maintenance on the department equipment using pneumatic, power, and hand tools Utilize and follow diagrams, maps, written instructions, and blueprints to install landscaping or perform right-of-way maintenance Perform right-of-way maintenance work that includes hand weeding, mulching, digging, turf trimming, tree trimming, collection and disposal of litter, removal or installation of plant materials and trees
Work Hours :
6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Off season
Fall Schedule:
November- May, 4 workdays, 10
- hour days, Monday-Thursday. (Optional Overtime) In season
Summer Schedule:
June- October, 5 workdays, 10
- hour days, Monday
- Friday.
About You Minimum Qualifications :
A High School Diploma or equivalent- OR•the ability to obtain a GED within six (6) months from the time of hire One year of experience in landscaping, contract mowing, or landscape grounds maintenance A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
Preferred Qualifications :
Ability to operate and perform general maintenance on a variety of landscape equipment and small engine repairsPhysical Demands:
Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds May be required to lift and move concrete bags weighing 60 pounds- This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.