Salary: $40,518.40 AnnuallyLocation : 1769 East Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 00774Department: General ServicesDivision: Parks & RecreationOpening Date: 12/03/2024Closing Date: 1/5/2025 11:59 PM EasternWhy work for Flagler County?Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family now, and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You'll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. We understand the importance of work/life balance, having flexible work schedules and the ability to be able to afford health insurance. That's why our benefits are known to be some of the best around! We offer a robust benefit package that includes low-cost health insurance, no cost onsite wellness center and gym, retirement in the Florida Retirement System, County paid basic life insurance, 13 paid holidays, generous personal leave, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and wellness programs to support a happier, healthier you. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.Position SummarySkilled work in maintenance of grounds and athletic fields which includes maintenance and repair of equipment and structures. This very independent position is responsible for ball field maintenance, striping of playing fields, cutting grass, maintaining irrigations systems, sodding, trimming, edging, and applying fertilizer and pesticides on and around facility grounds and athletic fields.Essential Functions
- Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the area of grounds and athletic field maintenance.
- Cuts grass and trims weeds using hand mower or power-driven lawn mower, weed trimmer and brush cutter.
- Plants grass, trees, shrubs, or flowers according to instructions and planned design of landscaped area, using hand tools.
- Trims hedges and prunes trees using hand and power tools.
- Applies mulch to designated areas, pulls weeds around bushes, trees, and flower beds.
- Performs repairs and maintenance to buildings and ground which may include painting of buildings, benches, and tables; repairs to walkways and parking areas; emptying of trash cans; and pressure washing.
- Performs preventative maintenance of facilities and grounds.
- Performs light maintenance on all equipment. Maintains preventative maintenance records.
- Responsible to self-initiate activities consistent with Flagler County General Services' department goals and objectives.
- Performs related work as required.
- During emergencies, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. All employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License.
- 4- years' experience in construction and operation of heavy equipment, construction and maintenance or an equivalent level of education and experience.
- Experience in turf maintenance (preferred).
- Must have or be able to obtain a Florida Pesticide Application License within 6 months of employment.
Flagler County is a drug free workplace, some positions may require a pre-employment drug screen.Flagler County, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Flagler County, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Work outside for long periods of time and in all kinds of weather, performing tasks that require physical strength and endurance.
- Understand and follow instructions and specifications.
- Adjust to doing the same kind of work all day long or performing a variety of different tasks on the same, depending on daily needs.
- Work skillfully with your hands to do a variety of tasks.
- Able to use arithmetic to calculate the amount of materials to use, and to inspect product to be sure it confirms to requirements.
- Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
- Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment, and materials of the trades to which assigned.
Physical Demands:Physical Demand: Moderate
- 50 lbs. maximum lifting.
- Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and moving of approximately 50 lbs.
- Physical strength and ability to perform manual labor under adverse weather conditions.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
- Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
Flagler County offers the following benefits to its employees:
- Generous medical plan
- Dependent benefits available at reasonable rates
- Basic life insurance in the amount of 1x salary up to $50,000 at no cost to the employee
- Additional life insurance benefits for the employee and/or dependents are available at the employee's cost
- Dental and vision plans are offered on a voluntary basis at the employee's cost at group rates
- Onsite Employee Health & Wellness Center
- Flexible Spending Account through P&A Group
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)-
- Personal Leave
Link to benefits at a glance- 2024 2025 Benefits BookletPersonal Leave:Full-time regular employees accrue 20 personal leave days per year up to the maximum allowable accruals.Eligible part-time regular employee accruals are prorated accordingly.EMPLOYEES WORKING 40 HOURS PER WEEK Continuous Employment Date of hire- End of 4th 3.076 weekly 20 days a year up to the max allowable accrualsStart of 5th - End of 5th 3.232 weekly 21 days a year up to the max allowable accrualsStart of 6th - End of 6th 3.384 weekly 22 days a year up to the max allowable accrualsStart of 7th - End of 7th 3.540 weekly 23 days a year up to the max allowable accrualsStart of 8th - End of 8th 3.692 weekly 24 days a year up to the max allowable accrualsStart of 9th - End of 9th 3.848 weekly 25 days a year up to the max allowable accrualsStart of 10th - End of 14th 4.000 weekly 26 days a year up to the max allowable accrualsStart of 15th - Year on 4.308 weekly 28 days a year up to the max allowable accrualsEMPLOYEES WORKING 56 HOURS PER WEEK Continuous Employment Date of hire - End of 4th 4.615 weekly. Annual shifts 10 up to the max allowable Start of 5th - End of 5th 4.846 weekly. Annual Shifts 10.5 up to the max allowable Start of 6th - End of 6th 5.077 weekly. Annual Shifts 11 up to the max allowableStart of 7th - End of 7th 5.308 weekly. Annual Shifts 11.5 up to the max allowableStart of 8th - End of 8th 5.539 weekly. Annual Shifts 12 up to the max allowableStart of 9th - End of 9th 5.769 weekly. Annual Shifts 12.5 up to the max allowableStart of 10th - End of 14th 6.000 weekly. Annual Shifts 13 up to the max allowableStart of 15th - Year on 6.462 weekly. Annual Shifts 14 up to the max allowableObservedHolidays:
- New Year's Day
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Employee Appreciation Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Holiday
- Christmas Holiday
01 Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the hiring process.
02 Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license? If yes, please upload a copy with application in order to move forward in the recruitment process.
03 Do you possess 4- years experience in construction and operation of heavy equipment, construction and maintenance? If yes, please list in the work history section of application where you gained the experience.
04 Do you possess experience in turf maintenance ? If yes, where did you gain the experience? 05 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a Florida Pesticide Application License within 6 months of employment.?
- Possess Florida Pesticide Application License.
- Ability to obtain Florida Pesticide Application license within 6 months of employment.
- Do not have ability to obtain Florida Pesticide Application License.
06 All required certifications, diplomas and licenses must be uploaded with application. Have you completed this step?
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