Maintenance Worker - Litter Crew

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners in Lecanto, Florida is hiring a Litter Crew Maintenance Worker in the Solid Waste Management division. This full-time field position requires frequent travel across Citrus County and offers hands-on outdoor maintenance.

The role involves litter pickup, grounds maintenance, drainage work, and assisting with customer service and hazardous waste staff. Applicants must have a HS diploma or GED, six months of manual labor experience, and a valid Florida

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months of manual labor experience.
• Ability to operate standard maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and conditions.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Perform litter pickup along county roads and at recycling centers.
• Install temporary litter fences and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Assist with drainage ditch installation and help in the Citizen's drop-off area.
• Drive and/or operate a county vehicle or equipment following safety policies.
• Support hazardous waste staff and respond to emergency duties as needed.

Skills

Manual labor

Outdoor work

Use tools and equipment

Physical stamina

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Litter Crew Maintenance Worker performs unskilled and semiskilled manual labor in various areas of assigned responsibility for the Solid Waste Management division.

Detailed information regarding the County's benefits package and retirement offerings may be found here: Benefits

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

• Full-time, field position based in Lecanto, FL, and requires frequent travel throughout Citrus County. Scheduled hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs litter pickup along County roads, recycling centers, illegal dump sites and landfill.
• Installs temporary litter fences and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Assists with installation of drainage ditches.
• Assists customer service and hazardous waste staff.
• Works and assists in the Citizen's drop-off area as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively use standard maintenance and landscaping equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to use personal protection equipment properly.
• Requires ability to work outdoors under unpleasant conditions.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The job requires standing and walking most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders, and occasional kneeling, balancing, and throwing.
• The job involves frequent simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, working in darkness, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and operating a manual transmission.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All 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.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment 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 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

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.