MAJOR FUNCTION:

This is manual work in participating in landscape and park maintenance on various County properties. The scope of work is primarily weekends maintaining the ball fields, parks, and playgrounds and any other county facility where required. Duties require the exercise of independent judgement in planning work methods and completing work assignments.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 18 years of age and willing to learn. Experience in grounds keeping or similar maintenance work or any equivalent combination of experience is preferred, but not required.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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.

SALARY: $15.98 HOURLY WITH NO BENEFITS

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: Open until filled.

Each applicant is required to submit a completed County Application for Employment. Successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, physical agilities, drug screening, & criminal history check. Applications should be submitted to:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

P. O. BOX 1529

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32056-1529

(386)719-2025; TDD (386)758-2139

AN EEO/AA/VP/ADA EMPLOYER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Follows assignments engaged in landscape and park maintenance, issues cleaning supplies, keeps records and makes reports to administrative superior, these functions require speaking, hearing, reading and editing. Participates in such duties as sweeping, mopping, 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 ball fields during tournaments on weekends and holidays. 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. This position requires oral communication.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs related work as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

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 functions.