Siesta Key Beach Park Attendant - R13631

Department: Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources About Our Job The purpose of this position is work providing maintenance duties for all public areas including beaches, athletic areas, parks, natural areas, neighborhood parks and other county facilities. This includes working on maintenance projects and various record keeping duties. Job Description: Cleans and helps maintain beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds, open areas in County parks, restroom facilities, and buildings. Cleans, plants, fertilizes, irrigates, mows and maintains grounds and play areas for beaches, natural areas, neighborhood parks, cut, trim, water and fertilize general turf, trees and bushes. Removes refuse and paper from grounds and buildings. Works on maintenance projects, sets up and dismantles tables, chairs and decorations associated with special functions and room/facility utilization. Operates truck sprayers, light automotive equipment, ball field equipment, light landscape equipment and hand tools. Keeps operating records, completes material requests, service requests and work orders. Keeps schedule of maintenance for assigned area(s). Performs daily safety checks and repairs as needed. Work Location: Siesta Key Beach - 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 Work Hours: 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 40 Hours Per Week - Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, etc.: schedules, times and locations may vary as needed. About You Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma or its equivalent; prefer some experience with small tools and light weight maintenance equipment. A valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire. Job Competencies: Experience working outdoors and possible maintenance experience, cleaning restrooms, emptying trash, litter and debris and minor repairs. Experience in working with the public and the ability to work independently. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience working with beach native species, plants and animals’ dune systems, etc. Physical Demands: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. A dolly, cart or assistance from another team member is available when lifting excessive weight. There is occasional work in high, precarious places and occasional work around fumes, airborne particles and/or toxic/caustic chemicals. 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. About Everything Else Pay: $13.79 (Step 1) This Posting is currently Open Until Filled