Casual Labor Grounds Maintenance Worker - Citrus County, FL : Job Details

Salary: $15.08 HourlyLocation : Citrus County, FLJob Type: Casual Labor 6 MonthsJob Number: 202502235-CDepartment: Community ServicesDivision: Parks & RecreationOpening Date: 04/17/2025Closing Date: Continuous General Description **This is a CASUAL LABOR position and duration is no longer than 6 MONTHS **Executes small scale landscaping operations, ground maintenance and park improvement projects in the County. Performs work according to some procedures but will exercise discretion on how and when to complete tasks under general supervision. Your work schedule will be Monday through Wednesday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm and Thursday, 6:30 am to 10:30 am. Essential Functions Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.Fertilizes lawn and landscaping. Maintains logs of products and chemicals used.Performs pond maintenance.Assists with median irrigation and landscaping.Assists with liter control in parks, green spaces, roads, and rights-of-way.Performs general maintenance on equipment and facilities.Mows, trims, edges, and weeds turf and green spaces.Completes work orders and daily paperwork of finished tasks.Maintains sports fields and restroom facilities.Performs minor repairs on fences.Paints and cleans buildings, as necessary.Inspects piers, boat ramps, walkways, gazebos, playgrounds, park amenities, tables and benches in County parks and public areas.Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.Performs other duties as required. Minimum Requirements Education, Training, and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent.Six (6) months relevant experience, preferred.Successful completion of classes in turf grass maintenance or grounds maintenance, preferred.Certificates, Licenses, Registration, SkillsValid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.Ability to use effectively standard maintenance equipment and hand tools.Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentRequires standing and walking most of the workday.The job involves frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders, and on occasion climbing and throwing.Task require simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, operating a manual transmission, and working in darkness.The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, and depth perception.The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, and extreme noise.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Emergency Response/Recovery ActivitiesAll employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. Supplemental InformationBasis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the Public Records Law, applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the Public Records Law / The Sunshine Law / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.01 List the type of grounds maintenance equipment (mowers, edgers, saws clippers, etc.) and hand tools you have experience operating. The Work Experience section of your application must contain any employer mentioned in this answer. If no experience, enter N/A. 02 Please check EACH of the 5 BOXES BELOW to confirm these sections on YOUR APPLICATION ARE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. If the sections mentioned below are left blank, your application will NOT be considered. PLEASE BE AS ACCURATE AND DETAILED AS POSSIBLE.ALL 5 boxes must be checked to confirm the application is accurately, complete, and verified. Education Section (must be completed) Work History Section (Including your most recent employment). PLEASE BE AS DETAILED AS POSSIBLE. Please add at least 5 years of work experience if applicable. STARTING and ENDING dates of ALL previous positions listed on this application Current and Previous Employer information is provided in full My application is complete and verified Required Question