Groundskeeper

Job Title:

Groundskeeper 7:00am

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Department:
Facilities - Grounds

• Performs groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, edging, raking, mulching, power blowing, weed eating, pulling weeds, light pruning, and watering plants. Responsible for debris removal, leaf removal, trash pickup and other tasks to keep grounds clean and presentable. Maintains areas by spreading landscape materials such as pine straw, bark, or rocks.
• Assists with landscaping tasks such as planting shrubs and trees. Assists in maintaining turf areas by utilizing push mowers to ensure an attractively landscaped environment on campus. Prepares landscaped areas with soil excavation, turf removal and resodding.
• Safely operates and maintains grounds equipment to ensure the health and appearance of university grounds. Ensures that all manual and power equipment is in proper working condition and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher authority.

• High school diploma or equivalency and two years' experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years. Relevant training may substitute for experience.
• Must have the ability to work in inclement weather.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or ability to obtain upon hire.

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This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

The work schedule is 7am to 3:30pm with a 30-minute break.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.