Groundskeeper III

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

13d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Leads crew of Groundskeepers while performing landscape and grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, and tree, shrub and flower planting by hand and/or power equipment. Drives State vehicles to and from job site. Receives and carries out instructions from higher level supervision. Responsible for giving verbal and written reports on employees’ progress and performance to area supervisor. Inspects assigned areas and initiates corrective action when appropriate. Assists in training grounds keeping employees. Performs other related work required of this position.

Requirements

• Completion of ninth grade
• Two years of relevant experience
• Must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician (FCLMT) designation from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
• Must possess and maintain valid Florida Class E driver’s license
• Must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment GI-BMP Certification
• Must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment Limited Use Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide License

Nice To Haves

• Ability to identify plants
• Ability to identify horticultural pests
• Ability to design small landscapes
• Experience in managing landscape employees

Responsibilities

• Leads crew of Groundskeepers while performing landscape and grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, and tree, shrub and flower planting by hand and/or power equipment.
• Drives State vehicles to and from job site.
• Receives and carries out instructions from higher level supervision.
• Responsible for giving verbal and written reports on employees’ progress and performance to area supervisor.
• Inspects assigned areas and initiates corrective action when appropriate.
• Assists in training grounds keeping employees.
• Performs other related work required of this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED