ABOUT COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia County is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, with pockets of quiet and peaceful springs. Columbia County is the home of Florida’s Springlands, with multiple natural springs, lakes, rivers, and nine beautiful state parks. In 2022, the US Census Bureau QuickFacts estimated Columbia County has a population of 72,000 residents. Columbia County is a southeast sports destination and hosts multiple tournaments and camps. Columbia County requires a diverse and dedicated workforce to provide services for Columbia County residents to live and work and for the visitors who experience our piece of the Florida playground. Consider applying for a position with us today.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is unskilled and limited semi-skilled manual labor. Employees in this class are responsible for performing light and heavy laboring tasks satisfactorily in various grounds keeping and maintenance work. Some assignments, including elementary equipment operation, may require skills that can be readily learned on the job. Work is performed under the immediate direction of a superior, but many tasks assigned may be routine and repetitive and can be carried on with only general supervision. Employees are responsible for communicating with the public on general facility use.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum experience: High school graduate or its equivalent, at least 18 years of age. One (1) year experience in housekeeping or similar custodial work; labor experience in landscape, maintenance and repair work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

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

SALARY: $15.00 per hour, no benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: Open until filled

Each applicant is required to submit a complete County Application for Employment. Applications are available on-line

www.columbiacountyfla.com/Jobs.asp . Successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam, physical agilities, criminal history background check, driver’s license check and drug screening. Applications can be emailed to: hr@columbiacountyfla.com or by mail, FedEx, or UPS to:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

POST OFFICE BOX 1529

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32056-1529

(386) 758-3351; TDD (386) 758-2139 An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices used in maintenance and grounds keeping

 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 follow 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 recognize safety hazards in the work involved and take precautionary methods to protect self and others

 Physical strength and ability to perform job duties for extended length periods and adverse conditions

 Considerable knowledge of the practices applied to the safe and skillful operation and care of vehicles and equipment

 Ability to learn, understand, and abide by all traffic laws and county regulations pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment

 Ability to work weekends and holidays

 Must be available to work alternate days during the week

 Ability to communicate facility rules to users at park facilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Clears brush and cuts and edges grass with hand tools and power operated machines

 Assists in planting trees and shrubbery and maintains the lawns and grounds of various County sites; removes dirt, rubbish, weeds, leaves, and other refuse from grounds.

 Repairs and cleans buildings, walks, trails, tools and equipment; such duties as sweeping, mopping, cleaning of bathrooms and toilets; emptying trash cans and waste baskets.

 Maintains roads, trails, playgrounds and other recreation areas.

 Installs new and old signs; erects barricades; installs new and repairs existing fencing, assists in ball field maintenance.

 Removes, installs, and repairs various types of water and sewer pipes.

 Must be able to operate equipment such as lawnmower, edger, weed eater, blower, hand saws, drills, carpentry tools, hand tools and other equipment as required

 Must be able to read, learn, understand and abide by all Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and

Regulations, and County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

 Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

 Must be able to work weekends and holidays

 Must be available to work alternate days during the work week.

 Must be able to communicate with the public to enforce rules of the county facility

NON -ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related work as required.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to perform physical work related to the position. Work may be performed without direct supervision. Tasks performed indoors will cause exposure to various chemicals and noxious fumes Tasks performed outdoors will cause exposure to insects, heights, confined areas, and extreme weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS/DEMANDS

Requires use of both hands while performing essential duties in various positions of walking, standing, stooping, and sitting. Requires climbing stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, and crawling. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Oral communication skills. Adequate eyesight and hearing to perform essential functions safely.

NOTE: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.