Mowing Trades Worker - Overtime Available! - R20092

Sarasota County Government • Full-time • Sarasota, Florida, United States • from $18.21 / hour • 2d ago

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Are you someone who is hands on and enjoys working outside? We are currently looking for Mowing Trades Worker who want to be key players in keeping Sarasota County the premier place to live, work, and play! From cutting grass, mulching, to planting trees, you have the opportunity to join our Public Works team and provide exceptional landscaping to your local county.Apply today and start a job you love — with all the great benefits Sarasota County has to offer!

About This Role

Right-of-Way mowing, edging, and string trimming
Safely operate and fuel a variety of landscape equipment including gas-powered string trimmers, stick edgers, pole saws, backpack blowers, chainsaws, commercial grade pick-up trucks, trailers, 4-wheel drive utility carts, and other miscellaneous small hand-operated landscape maintenance tools
Perform small-engine repairs, safety checks, and routine maintenance on the department equipment using pneumatic, power, and hand tools
Utilize and follow diagrams, maps, written instructions, and blueprints to install landscaping or perform right-of-way maintenance
Perform right-of-way maintenance work that includes hand weeding, mulching, digging, turf trimming, tree trimming, collection and disposal of litter, removal or installation of plant materials and trees

Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Off season- Fall Schedule: November- May, 4 work days, 10- hour days, Monday-Thursday. (Optional Overtime)
In season- Summer Schedule: June- October, 5 work days, 10- hour days, Monday- Friday. (Mandatory Overtime)
Occasional weekend work may be required based on Department needs

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or equivalent - OR- the ability to obtain a GED within six (6) months from the time of hire
One year of experience in landscaping, contract mowing, or landscape grounds maintenance
A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to operate and perform general maintenance on a variety of landscape equipment and small engine repairs

Physical Demands:

Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
May be required to lift and move concrete bags weighing 60 pounds

**This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $18.21 (Step 1)

Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience

In-season potential gross earnings of $911/per week

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