GROUNDSKEEPER

State of Florida•Jacksonville Beach, FL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Military Affairs is hiring a Groundskeeper for its Jacksonville, Florida location. The role maintains the base’s lawns, fields, ditches, sidewalks, shrubs, and trees, services and repairs groundskeeping equipment, and keeps facility restrooms and other assigned areas clean. The position also includes assisting other State employees with assigned duties as required. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in landscaping, grounds or property maintenance, or related work. New hires must pass pre-employment drug screening, participate in direct deposit, and obtain a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance. This is a Cooperative Agreement position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in landscaping, maintaining grounds and property, or related work.
Knowledge of groundskeeping, landscaping, or horticulture techniques.
Skill in the safe operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Ability to maintain lawns and grounds and facility restroom cleanliness.
Ability to motivate others, follow instructions, and pay attention to detail.
Ability to record data and maintain records.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to follow safety rules and environmental policies.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull.
Manual dexterity with hands and fingers.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
Obtain a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintain base lawns so grass does not exceed 6 inches between cuttings.
Maintain base field areas so vegetation does not exceed 8 inches between cuttings.
Maintain base ditch lines so vegetation does not exceed 10 inches between cuttings.
Edge sidewalks and curb areas monthly during the growing season.
Trim base hedges and shrubs at least monthly during the growing season.
Survey trees annually and determine shaping and trimming requirements.
Maintain and repair push and riding mowers, and identify equipment requiring contract maintenance for the State Supervisor.
Maintain and repair weed eaters, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, blowers, stick edgers, other two-cycle lawn equipment, and walkway equipment behind edgers.
Clean facility restrooms by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and waxing floors; cleaning and disinfecting lavatories, urinals, and toilets; cleaning mirrors and water fountains; dusting ledges and woodwork; and replenishing deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.
Clean corridors, stairways, and other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, waxing, and polishing floors.
Operate lightweight cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners and polishers, and use appropriate cleaning tools and supplies.
Polish doorknobs and other metal fixtures.
Perform other assigned duties, including assisting other State employees as required.