Department: General Services Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Are you looking for an entry-level, handyperson position? In this role, you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of County facility and grounds. You will help to maintain the cleanliness, functionality, safety, and security of the facility. The ideal candidate possesses basic knowledge and is semi-skilled in performing light to heavy manual labor. The pay starts out at $16.50/hr (step 1), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are numerous opportunities for advancement. Apply today! + Check and clean facilities and exterior grounds, and pick up debris/litter from around buildings, parking lots, and dumpster areas. + Sweep or blow off sidewalks/walkways around buildings. + Empty exterior trash receptacles as needed. + General cleaning of building interiors including dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, emptying trash receptacles, and surface cleaning. + Secondary restroom check/cleaning and ensure disposable supplies are adequately stocked. + Perform building safety checks and report all unsafe conditions to the supervisor. + Communicate with internal and external customers, Building Superintendents, and supervisors. Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. About You Minimum Qualifications: + High School Diploma or its equivalent. + Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with small tools and lightweight maintenance equipment. Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years. CJIS Clearance: **The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process. About Everything Else Starting Pay: $16.87 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience. Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s). If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day: 1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents + If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.) 2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.) Benefits: + Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! + For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information. + Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. + Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​ A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance). Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.