Parks & Grounds Technician I - Field Maintenance

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician I to perform lawn care, equipment operation, and park maintenance in Citrus County, Florida. The role requires driving a county vehicle and adhering to safety policies, with a schedule Monday through Friday and potential evening/weekend shifts.

Applicants provide a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equival ent.
• One year of groundskeeping/landscaping experience required.
• Valid Florida Driver License or obtain within 30 days of residency.

Responsibilities

• Drives or operates a county vehicle or equipment and follows safety policies.
• Fertilizes lawn and landscaping; maintains logs of products used.
• Performs pond maintenance and assists with irrigation and landscaping.
• Mows, trims, edges, and weeds turf and green spaces.
• Completes work orders and daily paperwork of finished tasks.
• Maintains sports fields and restroom facilities; paints and cleans buildings as needed.
• Inspects park amenities, piers, ramps, and walkways for safety.
• Performs minor carpentry and plumbing; assists during emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Customer/public relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician I to perform lawn care, equipment operation, and park maintenance in Citrus County, Florida. The role requires driving a county vehicle and adhering to safety policies, with a schedule Monday through Friday and potential evening/weekend shifts.

Applicants provide a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience.