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Sarasota County Government Parks Crew Leader - Legacy Trail in Sarasota, Florida
Department:
Parks Recreation & Natural Resources
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Are you experienced with Parks and Recreation or Landscape Maintenance? Our Legacy Trail is in need of a Parks Crew Leader to help coordinate and oversee an assigned crew, ensuring routine maintenance and quality inspections of designated locations. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in working with the public, can work independently, and is experienced with small equipment/engine operation and maintenance (e.g., mowers, weed-eaters, chainsaws). This position starts out paying $22.62/hr (Step 01), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are numerous opportunities for advancement. Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
About the Position
This is work participating in and assisting the Supervisor with the coordination of landscape maintenance and related work primarily along the Legacy Trail, trail connectors, and trailheads with a staff comprised of any combination of Skilled Trades Worker I’s or II’s and Trades Workers, Compliance Maintenance Specialists, and contractual staff. Additional responsibilities are found below.
Coordinate and oversee the daily work activities of your assigned crew, responsible for providing maintenance support for the Legacy Trail, trailheads, and all trail connectors. This includes landscape maintenance activities such as mowing, trimming, weed eating, edging, blowing, and spraying.
As needed will s upport RNP crews on their routes.
Operate light automotive equipment, light landscape equipment, and hand tools.
Ensure specific maintenance and/or repair is completed in accordance with work orders, in a timely manner, and in compliance with standards of quality and safety.
Conduct routine maintenance and quality inspections of assigned locations including turf areas, landscape beds, irrigation systems, and common areas.
Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) guidelines in accordance with Federal, State and County regulations.
Provides polite, friendly, and accurate customer service.
Coordinate with all vendors or outside maintenance contractors related to landscape maintenance work in your assigned locations.
Regularly meet, update, and coordinate with our Natural Areas and Trails staff regarding maintenance of the Legacy Trail, trailheads, and trail connectors.
Daily record and compile data, including materials management, using manual or computerized devices to create and complete work orders and maintenance records.
Manage multiple work orders at the same time, ensuring completion in a timely fashion.
About the Schedule
Work Hours:
Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or its equivalent.
One year of parks and recreation maintenance operation experience, landscape maintenance, or related experience.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
Turf and Ornamental Spray License -OR- the ability to complete training and receive the license within six (6) months, post-hire date ( we can help with this! ).
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: Employees in this position must occasionally lift and/or move 20 lbs.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay: $22.62/hr (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 (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:
- 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.)
- 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 click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) 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!)
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