What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tradesworker, Grounds position at Lee County Port Authority - RSW?
The anticipated hourly starting rate for the ideal candidate is between $19.20 - $23.04
The Position
The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a skilled and highly motivated individual to join our grounds team, where you will enjoy a positive and supportive work environment in a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry. This role uses technical knowledge in irrigation, pesticide application, and landscape practices, and is skilled in safe equipment maintenance and operation in a fast-paced airport environment. You should enjoy working outdoors and operating various tools and heavy machinery. We provide all the necessary tools to support your work, have a safety shoe reimbursement and uniform program, including optional laundry service, so you can focus on your tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate or transport heavy and light equipment
- Perform daily equipment inspections
- Generalized tasks in landscape maintenance (pesticide application, weed control, fertilization, mowing, edging, blowing, sweeping, trimming, mulching, watering)
- Irrigation and drainage maintenance and repair (concrete construction, pipe installation, etc.)
- Trash removal
- Safety compliance
Minimum Requirements
- Must be able to communicate and follow written and oral instructions in English
- A high school diploma/GED is required
- One year of experience in grounds maintenance, pesticide application, irrigation technician, or tree/shrub trimming is required
- A Florida Driver's License is required, a CDL is desirable
- A Limited Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide Applicator’s License or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire is required
- Intermediate temporary traffic control (TTC) is required within one year of employment; advanced TTC is preferred
Why work here?
- Generous Benefits: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 12 paid holidays annually and a robust benefits package, including a minimum of 208 hours of paid time off annually with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Comprehensive Retirement Planning: Choose from two FRS retirement options: a pension or an investment retirement account.
- Diverse Skill Development: Gain valuable experience and training on a variety of equipment, expanding your skill set.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities: Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.
YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE HERE: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecountypa/jobs/4763853/tradesworker-grounds?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.20 - $23.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23