Attendant - Siesta Key Beach - R21053

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is seeking an entry-level Beach Attendant for Siesta Beach, performing maintenance of beaches, parks, and public areas. The role involves setting up for events, cleaning grounds, and operating light equipment.

Starting pay is $17.69 per hour with growth opportunities and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or ability to obtain GED within six months from the time of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean and help maintain beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds, and open areas in County parks, restroom facilities, and buildings
• Clean, plant, fertilize, irrigate, mow, trim, and maintain grounds and play areas for beaches & natural areas
• Cut, trim, water, and fertilize general turf, trees, and bushes
• Remove refuse and paper from grounds and buildings
• Work on maintenance projects, set up and dismantle tables, chairs, and decorations associated with special functions and room/facility utilization
• Operate heavy equipment, light automotive equipment, UTV's, light landscape equipment, and hand tools
• Keep operating records and complete material requests, service requests, and work orders
• Keep a schedule for maintenance work orders in assigned area(s)
• Perform daily safety checks and repairs as needed

Skills

Small tools handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you enjoy working outdoors and have a love for Sarasota County's award-winning beaches? Siesta Beach is currently recruiting for an entry-level Beach Attendant. Whether you're setting up for events, cleaning up the landscape, or helping to keep Siesta one of the top beaches in America, step outside and join our high-performing team.

This position starts out paying $17.69/hr, with plenty of room for both growth and development, and benefits starting within 60 days of hire. see your direct impact on the Sarasota County community!

About the Position

The purpose of this role is to provide 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. Examples of job responsibilities can be found below:

• Clean and help maintain beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds, and open areas in County parks, restroom facilities, and buildings
• Clean, plant, fertilize, irrigate, mow, trim, and maintain grounds and play areas for beaches & natural areas
• Cut, trim, water, and fertilize general turf, trees, and bushes
• Remove refuse and paper from grounds and buildings
• Work on maintenance projects, set up and dismantle tables, chairs, and decorations associated with special functions and room/facility utilization
• Operate heavy equipment, light automotive equipment, UTV's, light landscape equipment, and hand tools
• Keep operating records and complete material requests, service requests, and work orders
• Keep a schedule for maintenance work orders in assigned area(s)
• Perform daily safety checks and repairs as needed

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• 1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Shift assignment varies
• Weekends are required. You will know your schedule in advance and can plan around it
• Work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, and/or emergencies

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent -OR- the ability to obtain a GED within six (6) months from the time of hire
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with small tools and lightweight maintenance equipment

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 must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs, using a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or by working with another team member to lift/move excessive poundage of 50(+) lbs

About Everything Else

Starting Pay:$17.69 hr (Step 1)