Groundskeeper

Apply now Job no: 534901
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department:  - FS-OPER EG GROUNDS-LANDSCAPE

Participates in grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, pruning and mulching with hand and/or power equipment.

Installs and removes plant material, i.e. flowers, ground covers, shrubs, trees, grasses as needed to amend campus landscaping.

Participates in litter and debris collection programs including emptying trash receptacles and replacing plastic liners.

Operates State Vehicle.

Participates in preventative maintenance program on departmental equipment.

Performs other related work as assigned.

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy.

This position requires a criminal background check and post offer Health Assessment and Hearing Evaluation.

Employee must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License.

$15.00 Hourly based on experience.

Completion of the 9th Grade Education.

• Knowledge of grounds keeping techniques
• Skill in using lawn mowers, tree trimmers & cutters and other garden tools
• Ability to maintain lawns and grounds
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• GI-BMP Certification

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Multiple vacancies will be filled from this posting.

Position has been reposted, previous applicants are still being considered.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes.

Advertised: 03 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 17 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.