JOB DESCRIPTION

This is manual work in directing and participating in landscape and park maintenance on various County properties.  The scope of work will include ball fields, roadside parks, boat ramps, playgrounds and any other county facility where maintenance is required.  An employee is responsible for a variety of routine grounds keeping and similar tasks.  Duties require the exercise of some independent judgement in planning work methods and scheduling work assignments.  Work is checked by the Landscape and Parks Director for compliance with special instructions and general directions.

Working conditions

Ability to perform physical work related to the position.  Work may be performed without direct supervision.  Tasks which are performed indoor will cause exposure to various chemicals and noxious fumes.  Tasks performed outdoor will cause exposure to insects, heights, confined areas, wildlife and extreme weather conditions.  Responsible for the satisfactory and safe operation of all types of equipment. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical that screens for acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), the ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to operate job related machinery.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. 

SALARY: $16.46 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 11/03/2026

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, 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

Essential Functions

• Follow assignments in landscape and park maintenance, keep records and make reports to administrative superior, these functions require             speaking, hearing reading and editing
• Participates in such duties as sweeping, mopping, stripping and waxing floors; cleaning of bathrooms and toilets; dusting, emptying waste               baskets and vacuuming floors; maintaining the lawns and grounds of various County sites
• Periodically pressure washes the outside County facilities, cleans boardwalks and walk bridges; sets up Pole Barn for reserved gatherings
• Maintains necessary records and prepares required reports relating to personnel, supplies, equipment and work performed.
• Must be able to learn, understand and abide by all Landscape and Park 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 operate equipment such as lawnmower, edger, weed eater, blower, hand saw, drill, buffing machine, carpentry tools, hand               tools and other equipment as required
• Some knowledge of general plumbing, carpentry and electrical work is preferred
• Performs minor repairs on lawn equipment and playgrounds
• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate or its equivalent, at least 18 years of age.  One (1) year experience in grounds keeping or similar maintenance work or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and education which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform all job functions are preferred but not required. Experience in landscape and turf maintenance preferred.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in large scale grounds keeping
• Ability to follow plans, assignments and work with a group of employees engaged in maintenance work
• Ability to maintain accurate records, reports and logs
• 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 carry out 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 work long hours on weekends and holidays