Athletic Field Specialist - Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources
Sarasota County GovernmentSarasota, Florida, United States
Posted December 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.
Job Description
Join our Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources team as an Athletic Field Specialist and help shape the fields where our community plays. In this hands-on role, you’ll apply advanced skills in chemical spray application, pest identification, turf management, irrigation, and equipment operation to ensure our athletic fields and supporting facilities are safe, vibrant, and game-ready.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent education and Three (3) years of increasingly responsible athletic field experience
- Ability to obtain a Florida GI-BMP license at the time of hire
- Ability to obtain an Ornamental and Turf Applicators License within nine (9) months from the time of hire (Paid for by the county!)
- State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the time of hire (Paid for by the county!)
- Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)