Campus Grounds & Landscape Technician

University of North Florid; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Grounds Maintenance position within the Department Physical Facilities, Grounds. The role focuses on turf, landscape, and irrigation upkeep, litter control, and event setup. You will assist with campus utility work and emergency response as required.

The position reports to supervision and includes routine tasks such as mowing, bed maintenance, and equipment upkeep, with duties adjusted by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• This position requires completion of ninth grade or an equivalent combo of education and experience per Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Responsibilities

• Mow, weed eat, edge asphalt and cement surfaces.
• Maintain plant beds and landscaping.
• Perform equipment and shop maintenance.
• Construct and install landscape elements.
• Assist with special projects and events.
• Support campus maintenance emergencies and new utilities work.
• Manage work orders and perform raking and cleanup.
• Participate in prescribed burning as needed.

Skills

Mowing

Weed eating

Edging

Plant bed maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Landscape construction

Special projects

Emergency response

Utilities maintenance

Work orders

Leaf cleanup

Education

9th grade or equivalent

Job description

University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Grounds Maintenance position within the Department Physical Facilities, Grounds. The role focuses on turf, landscape, and irrigation upkeep, litter control, and event setup. You will assist with campus utility work and emergency response as required.

The position reports to supervision and includes routine tasks such as mowing, bed maintenance, and equipment upkeep, with duties adjusted by the supervisor.