GROUNDSKEEPER - 60009559

State of Florida • Macclenny, FL

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility.
This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Groundskeeper within the (Enter Unit or Program Office Name). The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Knowledge of groundskeeping techniques.
• Skill in using lawn mowers, tree trimmers and cutters and other garden tools.
• Ability to maintain lawns and grounds.
• Ability to keep records.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• One year of experience in groundskeeping and/or landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Performs lawn maintenance by mowing, pruning, edging and hoeing. Takes care of plants, flowers, trees and shrubs by planting and transplanting, fertilizing and trimming. Grind stumps and assists in tree removal to ensure a secure, safe and comfortable environment for the individuals we serve
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of grounds maintenance equipment such as edgers, mowers, and small engines to ensure the most cost effective methods of operation.
• Pick up trash, paper, branches and dispose of in proper receptacle. May assist in garbage hauling, disposing of trash and removal of sludge from the water plant.
• Operates various grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, and edgers.
• Assists in the maintenance of parking lots, roads and walks.
• Assists in the supervision of residents assigned to the grounds maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed