What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Technician I (PT) - Beverly Hills MSBU position at Citrus County Board of County Commissioners?
JOB
The Grounds Maintenance Technician I position executes small scale landscaping operations; grounds maintenance improvement projects located in the Beverly Hills community within the County. Performs field operations work according to some procedures but still exercises discretion on how and when to complete tasks under general supervision.The schedule for this part-time position is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and is located at the Beverly Hills Central Ridge Park.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.Selects plants, prunes, and trims trees, ornamental plants, shrubs, and ground covers to accomplish landscaping objectives.Applies fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to areas. Places postings where pesticides are being applied. Disposes of product containers per instructions and applicable environmental regulations and maintains logs of products and chemicals used.Performs various pond maintenance duties.Assists with median irrigation including, but not limited to, installs, adjustments, maintenance, and repairs.Assists with litter control on roads and rights-of-way.Performs general maintenance on equipment and facilities.Seeds, mows, and performs general care maintenance duties to lawn or grass areas.Completes timely work orders and daily paperwork of finished tasks.Uses pressure washing equipment to clean various surfaces.Performs minor carpentry and plumbing duties.Participates in tree maintenance duties, including but not limited to, removal, trimming, or cutting down.Performs other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.
The Grounds Maintenance Technician I position executes small scale landscaping operations; grounds maintenance improvement projects located in the Beverly Hills community within the County. Performs field operations work according to some procedures but still exercises discretion on how and when to complete tasks under general supervision.The schedule for this part-time position is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and is located at the Beverly Hills Central Ridge Park.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.Selects plants, prunes, and trims trees, ornamental plants, shrubs, and ground covers to accomplish landscaping objectives.Applies fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to areas. Places postings where pesticides are being applied. Disposes of product containers per instructions and applicable environmental regulations and maintains logs of products and chemicals used.Performs various pond maintenance duties.Assists with median irrigation including, but not limited to, installs, adjustments, maintenance, and repairs.Assists with litter control on roads and rights-of-way.Performs general maintenance on equipment and facilities.Seeds, mows, and performs general care maintenance duties to lawn or grass areas.Completes timely work orders and daily paperwork of finished tasks.Uses pressure washing equipment to clean various surfaces.Performs minor carpentry and plumbing duties.Participates in tree maintenance duties, including but not limited to, removal, trimming, or cutting down.Performs other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Basis of Rating: Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.
