Department:

Parks Recreation and Natural Resources

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you enjoy hands-on work that makes a visible impact? We’re looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our team performing skilled work in the construction, remodeling, and maintenance of County parks and facilities.

In this role, you’ll complete corrective repairs and support the daily upkeep of our public spaces, including restroom maintenance, litter removal, grounds policing, pressure cleaning, boardwalk inspections, and a variety of other tasks that keep our parks safe, clean, and welcoming for the community.

Benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and the position offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. Apply today and become part of a team that truly makes a difference in our community!

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Responding to work orders for repairs in county parks, involving carpentry, painting, concrete work, irrigation

• Assisting other staff in routine or corrective maintenance projects. Perform scheduled playground inspections

• Responsible for managing materials, multiple work orders, purchasing cards, and maintaining county equipment

• Evaluate and communicate potential issues; locates, calendar conflicts, permitting, other related issues

• Paperwork creation and completion; work orders, inspection reports, invoices, and p-card receipts

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Operating Days: Sunday - Saturday
• Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Work schedule may require occasional evenings and/or weekends, depending upon special events
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent

• Two (2) years of experience in job related field

• Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to obtain Recreation Parks Association (NRPA) playground Certification

Physical Demands:

• May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
• Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/

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

Starting Pay Range: $20.10/hr (Step 1)

Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience

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. Socia