Landscape Maintenance/Spray Technician

Job PostingSarasota County Government$16.93 HourlySarasota, FLFull-TimeParks, Recreation and Natural ResourcesContinuousAbout Our JobIn this role you will be primarily responsible for landscape maintenance on trails and in parks which includes trimming hedges, edging sidewalks, and keeping weeds in landscape beds to a minimum by hand pulling and spraying.Job Description:Landscape maintenance which includes trimming hedges, pulling weeds, and edging sidewalks.Herbicide, pesticide and other chemical spray application on trails and in parks.Assist other teams in the maintenance and improvement of parks and park amenities and infrastructure.Management of paperwork-related activities such as P-card receipts, invoices and completion of work orders.Work Hours: Monday Friday, 40 Hours Per Week - 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.About YouMinimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or its equivalent2 years of experience in landscape work and bed maintenance including some chemical applicationValid Driver's LicenseWithin six (6) months must have working knowledge of the County's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and have completed training for and received a Turf and Ornamental Spray License (must maintain license in order to remain in position).Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of chemical application.Job Competencies:Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools needed to perform the required tasks of this position.Ability to represent the County to the public in a courteous manner and to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.Ability to read chemical labels and read Material Data Sheets (MSDS).Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.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.About Everything ElsePay: $16.93 (Step 1)This Posting is currently Open Until FilledBenefitsEnjoy 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 moreFor 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 and classes 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)Sarasota County Many Voices, One Team.Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are the keys to serving, representing and understanding our community. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together.Our vision is to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, retains and engages 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.Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. 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.Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.