Sarasota County, FL

Trades Worker (1st Shift) - Lido Key Beach

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Job Location

Lido Beach, NY, United States

Job Description

Department:

Parks Recreation & Natural Resources

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Lido Key is known as a luxurious beautiful beach paradise and it wouldn't be possible without our amazing team. If you are a skilled handy person with a love for the outdoors we want to speak with you! As our Trades Worker you will spend your days ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of both the beach itself, as well as the surrounding picnic facilities, restrooms, and canoe launch areas. Become a vital member of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources team, working to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our residents and visitors. This position starts out paying between $17.33 (Step 01) to $18.94 (Step 04), based upon experience, and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. We also offer both learning and career advancements for long-term growth. Apply today and join our high-performing team, being paid to do what you love!

About the Position

In this role you will:

* Perform daily maintenance, minor repairs, cleaning and upkeep of Lido Beach. Examples include: cleaning (both general and deep cleaning), trash removal, litter picking, and other duties associated with daily upkeep/maintenance.


* Offer occasional trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical work, depending upon the tasks necessary.


* Assist with diagnosing maintenance issues and completing assigned work.


* Help to schedule programs, events and summer camps, as needed. This can also include the setup, take down, and operations of such events.


* Use and care for small equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn mowers, weed eaters, edgers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers, etc. for landscape.


* Coordinate volunteer work and exotic invasive plant removal, as well as resource management projects (as assigned).


* Utilize hand and power tools to perform restoration work within Lido beach.


* Aid Environmental Specialists with duties and tasks for resource management.


* Provide exceptional customer service, answering questions and concerns in a timely manner; communicating any concerns or issues to the supervisor.



Work Hours:

* Full-Time, 40 hours per week.


* The beach operates Sunday - Saturday, 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.


* Assigned work schedules may vary due to split shifts, rotations, emergencies, etc.


* Hours and scheduled days to be determined based on division needs at the time of job posting. Predicted shift will be in the morning but can vary, on occasion.


* Must be flexible as nights, weekend, and holiday work may be required.



About You

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School diploma or equivalent education.


* One year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer in the care and maintenance of parks, landscape, athletic fields, or other similar grounds.


* Valid Florida Driver License at time of hire.



Subject to Passing Substance Screening: 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 (5) years.

Physical Demands: May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds, with assistance.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $17.33 (Step 1) to $18.94 (Step 4), based upon experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, you will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

* If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)

Benefits:

* Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
* For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
* Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
* Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County - Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

Location: Lido Beach, NY, US

Posted Date: 9/13/2024
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