Siesta Key Beach Attendant - R21078

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Government is seeking an entry-level Attendant to join our outdoor services team at Siesta Key Beach. The role includes helping with event setup, landscape care, and guest experience, with a focus on safety and reliability.

This full-time position offers $18.57 per hour, requires a high school diploma and a valid Florida driver’s license, and includes benefits after 60 days. Overtime may vary by season, with opportunities for growth within a dedicated public parks operation.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and help maintain beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds, restroom facilities, buildings, etc.
• Operate light automotive equipment, UTVs, light landscape equipment, and hand tools.
• Track inventory.
• Complete routine maintenance projects.
• Keep schedules of maintenance for assigned area(s).
• Perform daily safety checks.
• Lead volunteer groups and projects.

Education

High School diploma or its equivalent

Valid Florida driver's license

Job description

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Do you enjoy working outdoors and have a love for Sarasota County's award-winning beaches? Siesta Key Beach is currently recruiting for an entry-level Attendant position. Whether you're setting up for events, cleaning up the landscape, or helping to maintain the guest experience, step outside and join our high-performing team.

This position starts out paying $18.57/hr; benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there is plenty of room for both growth and development.

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Clean and help maintain beaches, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds, restroom facilities, buildings, etc.
• Operate light automotive equipment, UTVs, light landscape equipment, and hand tools.
• Track inventory.
• Complete routine maintenance projects.
• Keep schedules of maintenance for assigned area(s).
• Perform daily safety checks.
• Lead volunteer groups and projects.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week. (Overtime may vary based on the season.)
• Work schedules can vary due to split shifts, rotations, on-call, emergencies, scheduled events, etc.
• Holidays and weekend shifts will be required.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma orits equivalent.
• Valid Florida driver's license.

Preferred ("Bonus") Qualifications:

• Experience with small tools and lightweight maintenance equipment.
• Public Park Restroom, Facility, and Grounds maintenance.

Physical Demands:Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move more than50 pounds when using a dolly or cart, or assistance from another team member is available when lifting excessive weight. There is occasionalwork in high, precarious places and occasional work around fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic/caustic chemicals. This position will require extended periods of outdoor work in all seasons, including high temperatures and inclement weather

Subject to Passing Substance Screening

This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Pay: $18.57hour (Step 1)