Athletic Fields Maintenance Technician - Growth & Benefits

Sarasota County Government; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

FRS retirement

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department to maintain athletic fields and facilities. The role involves light-to-heavy physical labor, ensuring fields are in pristine condition for residents and visitors.

Pay starts at $19.51/hr with benefits after 60 days, and there are growth opportunities for county employees. Expect to perform grounds upkeep, set up for practices and events, and ensure safety with inspections and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in care and maintenance of parks, landscapes, athletic fields, or other similar grounds.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance, repairs, and janitorial duties of fields, fencing, common areas, amenities, parking lots, and other areas.
• Provide polite, friendly, and accurate customer service.
• Conduct park patrols and general inspections of athletic facilities to ensure the safety of the public.
• Contribute to the decision-making process on the feasibility of playing on the field, depending upon weather and field conditions.
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and events.
• Maintain daily upkeep of athletic fields and adjunct facilities, including painting/marking the fields, setting bases, and pitching mounds under applicable rules/specified dimensions.
• Report potential safety hazards or maintenance issues to the supervisor for follow-up as necessary.
• Ensure proper maintenance, watering, mowing, edging, trimming, and painting and marking of athletic grounds.
• Exercise a high degree of initiative and decision-making to ensure customer satisfaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Florida Driver’s License

Job description

Sarasota County Government is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department to maintain athletic fields and facilities. The role involves light-to-heavy physical labor, ensuring fields are in pristine condition for residents and visitors.

Pay starts at $19.51/hr with benefits after 60 days, and there are growth opportunities for county employees. Expect to perform grounds upkeep, set up for practices and events, and ensure safety with inspections and