Maintenance Tech. I

Columbia County (FL); Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County seeks a grounds maintenance worker to care for lawns and landscapes on county properties, including ball fields and parks. You will perform routine grounds keeping, operate a range of equipment, and assist with basic repairs and record-keeping.

Responsibilities include maintaining grounds, following instructions, and working with a team to meet schedules. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred; CDL and advanced skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in grounds keeping preferred but not required.
• Must be able to follow plans and assignments.
• Ability to operate and maintain lawn equipment and basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the lawns and grounds of various County sites.
• Perform routine grounds keeping tasks and light maintenance duties.
• Operate equipment such as lawnmower, edger and blower; perform minor repairs as needed.
• Keep records and prepare reports relating to work performed and equipment usage.

Skills

Record keeping

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawnmower

Edger

Weed eater

Blower

Hand saw

Drill

Carpentry tools

Job description

This is manual work directing and participating in landscape and park maintenance on various County properties. The scope of work will include ball fields, roadside parks, boat ramps, playgrounds and any other county facility where maintenance is required. An employee is responsible for a variety of routine grounds keeping and similar tasks. Duties require the exercise of some independent judgement in planning work methods and scheduling work assignments. Work is checked by the Landscape and Parks Director for compliance with special instructions and general directions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Tasks which are performed indoor will cause exposure to various chemicals and noxious fumes. Tasks performed outdoor will cause exposure to insects, heights, confined areas, wildlife and extreme weather conditions. Responsible for the satisfactory and safe operation of all types of equipment. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical that screens for acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), the ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to operate job related machinery. These are intended only as illustrations of thevarious typesof work performed. The omission ofspecificduties does notexcludethem from theposition.

• Keeps records and makes reports to administrative superior, these functions require speaking, hearing, reading and editing
• Participates in such duties as sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors; cleaning of bathrooms and toilets; dusting, emptying waste baskets and vacuuming floors
• Maintains the lawns and grounds of various County sites
• Periodically pressure washes the outside County facilities, cleans boardwalks and walk bridges; sets up Pole Barn for reserved gatherings
• Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports relating to personnel, supplies, equipment and work performed
• Must be able to operate equipment such as lawnmower, edger, weed eater, blower, hand saw, drill, buffing machine, carpentry tools, hand tools and other equipment as required
• Some knowledge of general plumbing, carpentry and electrical work is preferred
• Performs minor repairs on lawn equipment and playgrounds

• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

High School graduate or its equivalent, at least 18 years of age. One (1) year experience in grounds keeping or similar maintenance work or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and education which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all job functions are preferred but not required. Experience in landscape and turf maintenance preferred.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license required. CDL Class B Florida driver’s license preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in large scale grounds keeping
• Ability to follow plans, assignments and work with a group of employees engaged in maintenance work
• Ability to maintain accurate records, reports and logs
• Ability to learn, understand and abide by all Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations and County Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate with fellow employees and the general public
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns
• Ability to work long hours on weekends and holidays