- - This is a CASUAL LABOR position and duration is no longer than 6 MONTHS - -

Executes small scale landscaping operations, ground maintenance and park improvement projects in the County. Performs work according to some procedures but will exercise discretion on how and when to complete tasks under general supervision. The schedule for this part-time casual labor position is typically Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM, with flexibility to adjust to evening and weekend shifts based on operational needs.

To learn more about Citrus County: Citrus County Government and Official Guide to Crystal River and Citrus County, Florida

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Fertilizes lawn and landscaping. Maintains logs of products and chemicals used.
• Performs pond maintenance.
• Assists with median irrigation and landscaping.
• Assists with liter control in parks, green spaces, roads, and rights-of-way.
• Performs general maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Mows, trims, edges, and weeds turf and green spaces.
• Completes work orders and daily paperwork of finished tasks.
• Maintains sports fields and restroom facilities.
• Performs minor repairs on fences.
• Paints and cleans buildings, as necessary.
• Inspects piers, boat ramps, walkways, gazebos, playgrounds, park amenities, tables and benches in County parks and public areas.
• Assists with disaster preparedness and emergency response in event of a natural disaster or other emergency event.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months relevant experience, preferred.
• Successful completion of classes in turf grass maintenance or grounds maintenance, preferred.

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Ability to use effectively standard maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

• Requires standing and walking most of the workday.
• The job involves frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders, and on occasion climbing and throwing.
• Task require simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, operating a manual transmission, and working in darkness.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, and depth perception.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants 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/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment 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 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.