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 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. Ability to operate any and all types of turf equipment and small construction equipment.

Training and Experience

High School graduate or its equivalent, at least 18 years of age. Three (3) years’ 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.

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: $ 17.04 per hour plus benefits

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 11/4/2025

Each applicant is required to submit a complete County Application for Employment. Applications are available on-line www.columbiacountyfla.com/Jobs.asp . Successful applicants 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

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

Essential Functions

• Keeps records and makes reports to administrative superiors, 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
• Maintains 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 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

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

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.

Essential Physical Skills/Demands

Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Requires the ability to climb stairs and ladders, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, bending, kneeling and crawling. Must be able to use both hands while in various positions of walking, standing, stooping and sitting while performing essential duties. Acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction) to safely perform essential function.

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.