Suwannee County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for
PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER I

This part-time/full-time position with the Suwannee County Parks & Recreation Department (a local parks & recreation system of over 300 acres at 21 parks) works under close supervision and requires the knowledge, use and routine maintenance of mowers, weed eaters, blowers, edgers, trailers and other light equipment. This is a semi – skilled manual labor position that performs in a variety of adverse and uncomfortable weather conditions. Duties performed include general parks / grounds maintenance and repair, including but not limited to the following:  picking up trash, mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing, trimming, pressure washing, painting, cleaning, and the inspection, maintenance & repair of facilities and equipment used. Partial high school education and one year work experience in general grounds maintenance, commercial lawn maintenance or other related experience required.  Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License.

Salary range is $12.50 – $19.89 per hour, based on qualifications and experience, and includes a generous benefits package. Applications are available online at suwanneecountyfl.gov, at the Building Dept, 224 Pine Avenue, Live Oak, FL  32064, (386) 364-3407, or Administration, 13150 80^th Terrace, Live Oak, FL 32060, (386) 364-3400. This position will remain open until filled.

The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners is an equal employment opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, handicap status, income status, or family status. Spanish speaking individuals are encouraged to apply. All applicants are subject to pre-employment physical. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment. Failure to successfully test free of illegal or controlled drugs will result in non-employment of the applicant for a minimum of 1 year.

EEO/AA/V/D                                                                                          2/2/22 & 2/9/2022