Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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This position performs manual work in lawn maintenance service activities. Work is characterized by substantial volume of laboring tasks requiring skills or special knowledge acquired through training or prior work experience. Assignments frequently include the operation of complex motorized equipment or the use of specialized machines and hand or power tools. Work is routine and repetitive, under general supervision in accordance with specific instructions, and with defined procedures and schedules. Work is reviewed, while in progress and upon completion, for adherence to instructions and conformance with established standards.  Works under routine supervision.  Works a forty (40) hour week.  May require overtime.

Performs grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, grass cutting, pruning, planting, irrigation, fertilization, and trimming of trees and shrubbery.

• Operates manual and power tools such as non-propelled and self-propelled mowers, blowers, weedeaters, edgers, hedge trimmers, chain saw, etc.
• Performs servicing of two- and four-cycle engines (i.e. oil and filter changes, lubrication of equipment, replacing or repairing broken equipment, etc.) and lawn mowing, trimming, and edging equipment.
• Picks up trash, debris, and brush; loads debris onto trucks.
• Performs work in the construction or repair of sidewalks by making forms and mixing and pouring cement.
• Performs routine duties necessary to assure safety of employees and general public.
• Performs related work as required. .
• Required to complete all written documentation related to job functions.

(These Major job duties are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job.  Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

Education and Experience

• Graduation from accredited high school or possession of an equivalency diploma unless exempt as provided under Article 25.9.
• Experience in general grounds maintenance.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

• Valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain an Ornamental and Turf Category License within 90 days after date of hire.
• Certification of verifiable experience in small engine repair and maintenance is highly desirable but not mandatory.

The hourly rate for this position is $16.0456. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.