Campus Groundskeeper & Irrigation Technician

Ringling; Sarasota, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringling College of Art and Design is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to manage and maintain campus landscapes across Ringling College Main Campus. Duties include pruning, planting, weed control, irrigation repair, and general upkeep with regular safety practices.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to operate landscape equipment, and flexibility for on-call work, weekends, or holidays as needed. Prior landscape experience and a valid Florida driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Trims, prunes, & installs trees, shrubs, vines and plants.
• Practices integrated pest management through proper pruning and weed control.
• 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.
• 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

Landscape maintenance

Pruning & planting

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Communication

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Florida Driver's license

Tools

Power pruning saws

Skid-steers

Pressure washing equipment

Golf carts

Job description

Ringling College of Art and Design is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to manage and maintain campus landscapes across Ringling College Main Campus. Duties include pruning, planting, weed control, irrigation repair, and general upkeep with regular safety practices.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to operate landscape equipment, and flexibility for on-call work, weekends, or holidays as needed. Prior landscape experience and a valid Florida driver’s license are preferred.