GROUNDSKEEPER - 67011690

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and supports for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

Requirements

A valid Florida Driver’s License.
If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
Corrective Lenses Restricted license is acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
Knowledge of: Lawn mowers, tractors, and various outdoor groundskeeping equipment.
Ability to: lift 50 pounds.
Use hand tools.
Use lawn mowers, tractors, edgers and weed eaters.
follow verbal and written instructions.
Operate a backhoe and forklift.

Responsibilities

Mowing with riding mower, tractor and/or large mowers. Cleaning fence rows. Leveling grounds for new fences and for planting grass or plants.
Ensures campus is clean and is in safe condition. Ensures safety when operating equipment.
Pick up trash around campus and dispose of it properly. Pick up and dispose of bio-hazardous materials properly.
Preventative maintenance on equipment such as: lubricate weekly and change oil in equipment. Replace belts whenever necessary, sharpen blades weekly or exchange whenever needed.
Ensures the shop is clean and tools are put away correctly and safely.
Perform other related duties as required or requested by supervisor.