Job Description

Position Description

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Part Time Maintenance Worker for our well-established Parks and Recreation Department.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation\'s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County!

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Maintenance Division is responsible for the construction and maintenance of county parks and related facilities.

Employees work in a team-oriented environment with two common goals in mind: to provide the best services to our citizens and to be the best Parks and Recreation Maintenance Division in North Florida.

Examples of Duties

The ideal candidate must possess St. Johns County\'s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Works weekends, holidays and evenings, as assigned.
• Assists and/or operates dump truck on beach for trash and recycling removal; loads trash and recycling materials onto dump truck; transports to processing facilities.
• Assists in the maintenance of buildings and facilities. Cleans and stocks restrooms. Collects litter and empties trash. Cleans parking lots and sidewalks.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining athletic fields, and related facilities. Assists in installing and maintaining landscaping. Trims trees and shrubs. Rakes and blows leaves. Assists in the maintenance of irrigation systems. Irrigates, mows, renovates and fertilizes fields.
• Operates mowers, tractors, trenchers, and other assigned vehicles and equipment. Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance of park grounds and facilities. Assists in the maintenance of tools and equipment.
• May assist with storage, inventory and distribution of products, safety gear and other materials, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Candidates for the Maintenance Worker are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or an equivalent recognized certification.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver\'s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Knowledge of building, grounds, and athletic field maintenance.
• Knowledge of maintenance equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Skill in the installation and repair of landscaping.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Supplemental Information

NOTE TO APPLICANTS:

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County\'s Online Application System:

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County\'s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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