JOB
Citrus County is a welcoming, economically vibrant community where people and nature live in harmony. Working for Citrus County means becoming an integral member of an organization driven by values, committed to delivering responsive services to our citizens. We aim to enhance our community's strength and improve our citizens' quality of life through high-quality programs, services, and facilities. The Parks and Recreation Department performs comprehensive grounds maintenance responsibilities encompassing a wide range of facilities and amenities, including parks, cemeteries, beaches, boat ramps, fishing piers, docks, play equipment, Thor-Guard Lightning Detection Systems, sports fields, and selective landscape care for County buildings. As a Grounds Maintenance Worker, you will execute small scale landscaping operations, ground maintenance and park improvement projects in the County. You will perform work according to some procedures but will exercise discretion on how and when to complete tasks under general supervision. Your primary work schedule for this full-time position would vary, 5 days a week, including weekends and holidays, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.Fertilizes lawn and landscaping. Maintains logs of products and chemicals used.Performs pond maintenance.Assists with median irrigation and landscaping.Assists with liter control in parks, green spaces, roads, and rights-of-way.Performs general maintenance on equipment and facilities.Mows, trims, edges, and weeds turf and green spaces.Completes work orders and daily paperwork of finished tasks.Maintains sports fields and restroom facilities.Performs minor repairs on fences.Paints and cleans buildings, as necessary.Inspects piers, boat ramps, walkways, gazebos, playgrounds, park amenities, tables and benches in County parks and public areas.Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.Performs other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process. Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.