Grounds & Maintenance Assistant (Entry Level)

Polk County BoCC; Florida; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County BoCC is seeking a dependable laborer for general maintenance, groundskeeping, and light construction tasks on county properties. No prior experience required; a valid Florida driver\'s license is needed.

The job requires physical work in varying weather and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Responsibilities include patching potholes, trimming, cleaning, flagging traffic, moving materials, and assisting skilled staff.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patches holes in the road with asphalt, rock and other materials; rakes asphalt and fills holes/construction projects.
• Clears brush for right of ways and drainage ditches using hand tools.
• Removes refuse from grounds by hand or with waste removal tools.
• Flags and directs traffic.
• Fills and stacks sandbags.
• Lifts and carries cement blocks and construction materials up to 25 pounds.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks and vans.

Skills

Unskilled labor

Physical stamina

English reading/writing

Job description

Polk County BoCC is seeking a dependable laborer for general maintenance, groundskeeping, and light construction tasks on county properties. No prior experience required; a valid Florida driver\'s license is needed.

The job requires physical work in varying weather and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Responsibilities include patching potholes, trimming, cleaning, flagging traffic, moving materials, and assisting skilled staff.