Casual Labor Grounds Maintenance Worker

Lecanto

Friday, 24 April 2026

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 Essential Functions 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. Minimum Requirements 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. Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills. 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. Physical Requirements/ Work Environment. 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. Emergency Response/ Recovery Activities. 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.

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