Groundskeeper

University of North Florida•Jacksonville, FL

17d•$15

About The Position

This is work performing landscape maintenance duties including, but not restricted to trash collection, maintenance of indoor and outdoor public areas including courtyards, postal areas, dumpster areas and Housing areas proper.

Requirements

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

Cleaning and Trash Removal Daily empty trash containers located in Housing areas, clean ash cans and empty.
Maintain the courtyard by removing any trash or debris.
Keep the dumpster/recycling area clean and maintained.
Remove any trash or debris from the courtyards, stairwells in and around the Housing Area.
As directed, clean the outdoor cooking grills.
As directed, use the “leaf blower” to clean debris from the A/C units.
As directed, use the gas-powered vacuum to maintain the courtyards and parking lots.
Edge all sidewalks, borders, parking lots, curbs & other permanent turf-adjoining surfaces throughout campus
Weed eat areas where no mower can reach
Check for proper fluid levels & operation before each use
Wear eye & hearing protection
Clean equipment when work is complete
Possess the ability to carry a weed eater or blower for period of time
Weed plant beds throughout the housing areas
Rework soil in plant beds as needed by adding fertilizer, peat and other amendments
Mulch plant beds
Trim trees & bushes properly
Inspect the vehicle assigned and maintain proper records
Follow required PM schedule
Use assigned vehicle only in the performance of assigned duties
Return assigned vehicle to maintenance area daily
Assist in minor equipment adjustments and repairs
Provide other service to equipment adjustments and repairs
Assist loading/unloading/moving bags of fertilizer, pesticide & grass seed
Operate a sod cutter or a vibrating packer, checking for proper fluid levels & operation before each use
Use rake, shovels & other hand tools for finish grading work
Plant trees & bushes, lays sod, & mulch beds
Remove dead/dying/unwanted trees and plants
Clean up debris when job is complete
Possess the ability to control awkward powerful equipment when in use in uneven terrain
Raking leaves
Special projects/event work
Work orders
Assist with campus maintenance
Moving furniture in an area or between areas
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.