Campus Grounds & Irrigation Technician

Ringling College of Art and Design; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, prune trees and shrubs, plant beds, and perform irrigation repairs on the Main Campus. The role includes operating basic landscape equipment and coordinating with staff and visitors during daily activities.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, a valid Florida driver’s license, and experience in landscape care; weekend or on-call work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Possess or ability to possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s license.
• Experience in the care and maintenance of landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Trims, prunes, & installs trees, shrubs, vines and plants.
• Maintains and repairs sprinklers, landscape lighting, etc.
• Pulls weeds, refuse and other debris from flowerbeds and mulched areas.
• Plants flowers, shrubs, trees, seeds, bulbs, etc. in flowerbeds or appropriate areas.
• Collects debris and trash from campus grounds areas.
• Pressure washes sidewalks, outdoor furniture, canopies and other items as required
• Safely uses equipment such as golf carts, blowers, weed eaters, chain saw and power pruning saws while keeping them in proper working condition and reporting defects to proper personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Best Management Practices

Communication

Time Management

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Instruction Following

Safety Rule Compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Florida Driver's License

Tools

Golf Carts

Blowers

Weed Eaters

Chainsaw

Power Pruning Saws

Job description

Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, prune trees and shrubs, plant beds, and perform irrigation repairs on the Main Campus. The role includes operating basic landscape equipment and coordinating with staff and visitors during daily activities.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma, a valid Florida driver’s license, and experience in landscape care; weekend or on-call work may be required.