<p>Job Summary</p> <p>Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.</p> <p>NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.</p> <p>This position performs specialized work associated in the Landscape Operations section within the Road, Bridge & Stormwater Maintenance Division.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Performs specialized maintenance work within the Landscape Operations section, which involves landscape maintenance, grounds maintenance, or other landscape projects; assists skilled-trade employees or other workers as needed. </li><li>Performs various tasks involving grounds maintenance or landscaping projects; mows grass; edges landscaped areas, public areas, parking lots, sidewalks, and fence lines; plants and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers; waters flowers, grass, and landscaped areas; weeds flower beds; trims trees, hedges, and shrubs; cuts down trees and tree limbs; grinds stumps; installs/lays sod; aerates, seeds, fertilizes, and waters grounds; applies herbicides and pesticides; spreads pine straw, mulch, and other grounds materials; rakes and disposes of grass clippings, brush, and other materials; blows leaves/debris from walkways; picks up and disposes of debris/litter from grounds and parking lots; empties trash containers; removes dead animals from grounds or roadways; hauls garbage, tree limbs, and vegetation to landfill or other designated location; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials. </li><li>Performs general/manual tasks associated with division projects; sets up safe work zones at work sites, places traffic cones/signs, and conducts traffic control as needed; sharpens blades and replaces parts; climbs ladders; sets up or arranges equipment for special events/activities; lifts/moves furniture, equipment, and heavy materials; assists with cleanup following hurricanes, storms, or emergency situations. </li><li>Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with division projects. </li><li>Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning project work areas, or cleaning shop; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment. </li><li>Transports, loads, and unloads equipment and materials used in projects; transports crew workers to/from work sites. </li><li>Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies, tools, and materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials. </li><li>Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. </li><li>Responds to after-hours emergency calls when scheduled for on-call duty. </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS</p> <ul> <li>Aids other employees or divisions as needed. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED preferred. </li><li>One (1) year of related experience. </li><li>Fingerprinting Required. </li></ul> <p>LICENSES/CERTIFICATES</p> <ul> <li>Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805 </li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid FDOT Basic Flagger Temporary Traffic Control Certification within six (6) months of hire. </li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid Aerial Work Platform certification within six (6) months of hire. </li></ul> <p>Supplemental information</p> <ul> <li>Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. </li><li>Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. </li><li>This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. </li></ul>