Groundskeeper

University of North Florida Alumni Association•Jacksonville, FL

35d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

This is work performing grounds maintenance and landscape installation duties including but not restricted to maintenance of turf, landscape, and irrigation; litter control; and set up for special events. Specific duties will be determined by the supervisor.

Requirements

Driver’s License
Possesses the ability to pound metal stakes into the ground with a sledge hammer and lift heavy tent poles into place.
Completion of ninth (9th) grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Some positions may require possession of a classified driver’s license appropriate to a type of vehicle operated.
This position requires a background check.
In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Mowing
Weed eating
Edging asphalt and cement surfaces
Plant bed maintenance
Equipment/shop maintenance
Landscape construction
Seasonal projects: Raking leaves
Prescribed burning
Participating in special event set ups and other work
Assist with campus maintenance emergencies
Assist with new utilities installation and maintenance of existing utilities
Managing work orders
This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In the event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed.

Benefits

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community.
In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences.
The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers.
In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution.
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