Campus Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a groundskeeper to perform routine maintenance on university properties, including mowing, edging, mulching, pruning, and debris removal.

The role also supports landscaping tasks such as planting shrubs and trees, ensures equipment is in good working order, and requires a valid Florida or Georgia driver's license to operate university vehicles.

Qualifications

• 9th Grade Education
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire

Responsibilities

• This position may perform the following groundskeeping maintenance tasks on University properties: mowing, edging, mulching, raking, power blowing, weed eating, pulling weeds, removal of litter and debris from assigned areas, and pruning.
• Assists with landscaping tasks such as planting bushes, shrubs, and trees, preparing newly landscaped areas with soil excavation and removal, and spreading of landscape materials such as pine straw, bark, or rocks.
• 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. Requires a valid driver's license for driving a utility vehicle. Drives University vehicle, as necessary.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher authority.

Education

9th Grade Education

Job description

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a groundskeeper to perform routine maintenance on university properties, including mowing, edging, mulching, pruning, and debris removal.

The role also supports landscaping tasks such as planting shrubs and trees, ensures equipment is in good working order, and requires a valid Florida or Georgia driver's license to operate university vehicles.