Park Ranger - Starkey Wilderness Park

Pasco Police Department; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is hiring an entry‑level Park Ranger to perform semi‑skilled labor for park grounds, facilities, trails, and amenities. Duties include maintenance, custodial tasks, and assisting with building repairs.

The role requires evening and weekend work, interacting with the public, and coordinating with Parks and Trails staff to support events and environmental education programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform manual labor outdoors.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance of park grounds and facilities.
• Clean, mow, edge, landscape and perform custodial duties in buildings.
• Assist with light construction and building maintenance tasks.
• Interact with the public and enforce rules and regulations.
• Support outdoor recreation programs and basic environmental education.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Equipment operation

Public interaction

Communication

Basic computing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PARK RANGER

This is an entry level position which performs semi-skilled manual labor in connection with general maintenance and upkeep of park grounds, facilities, buildings, trails, and amenities. Performs routine duties under limited supervision for the operations and maintenance of park facilities and grounds.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PARK RANGER

This is an entry level position which performs semi-skilled manual labor in connection with general maintenance and upkeep of park grounds, facilities, buildings, trails, and amenities. Performs routine duties under limited supervision for the operations and maintenance of park facilities and grounds.

WORK SCHEDULE IS MOSTLY EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for day-to-day tasks for the operation and maintenance of passive parks and trails within the Parks and Trails Division. Cleans, mows, edges, trims, landscapes, and general maintenance of park facilities and grounds. Performs various custodial duties within buildings and facilities, empties trash, cleans rest rooms, and maintains operating supplies. Assists with basic building maintenance such as painting, repairing doors, changing A/C air filters and light bulbs. Assists with light-duty construction, renovation, modification, installation, and repair of park site facilities and grounds including open space, picnic areas, shelters/pavilions, restrooms, fields, playgrounds, trails, parking lots, roadways, beaches, boat ramps, campgrounds, natural areas, other park infrastructures, signage, and landscaping. Assist with maintenance of equipment required in the performance of duties. Interacts with the public, provides and receives information, explains and enforces rules and regulations, and handles public requests and complaints. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other county departments and outside governmental agencies. Assists in outdoor recreation and environmental education programs. Keeps apprised of monthly events and coordinates scheduled activities with public's use of the facilities. Learn and implement natural resource management techniques. Possesses basic computer knowledge. Assists with maintaining basic written records, data collection, and reports pertaining to daily and weekly activities. Keeps supervisor and administration informed of parks status. May assume additional responsibilities if the Crew Leader is unavailable. Operates equipment in the performance of required duties including, but not limited to, 4x4 pickup trucks, ATVs, and utility carts. Assists with maintaining light-duty construction and maintenance equipment. Position is required to withstand strenuous physical activities and work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Assists with and performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of general methods of maintaining grounds, camping and buildings.
• Knowledge of the methods and tools used in this work.
• Ability to use hand tools and to operate light-duty construction/maintenance equipment in the performance of basic construction and maintenance activities.
• Ability to understand and carry out general oral and written instructions.
• Ability to convey basic information orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal courteously and respectfully with the public.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools utilized in basic construction/maintenance activities.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to climb, bend, stoop, squat, and walk frequently. Ability to perform manual labor duties outdoors, sometimes under adverse conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

Requires weekend, night, and holiday work.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year of experience in general facilities and maintenance.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a Florida valid driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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