Grounds Crew

School District of DeSoto County; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DESOTO COUNTY in Arcadia is seeking a dedicated Grounds Crew member to maintain district properties. You will mow lawns, plant trees and shrubs, and remove debris while following safety rules and district guidelines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a Florida CDL Class B within 90 days, and experience in groundskeeping. A satisfactory background check and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida CDL Class B within ninety days of employment.
• Experience working in groundskeeping, landscape maintenance.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds, mow and groom all lawns assigned.
• Plant trees and shrubbery.
• Remove debris from walkways.
• Maintain tools and equipment necessary to perform duties.
• Perform minor building and grounds maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Grounds Crew

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943828
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DESOTO COUNTY

ROUNDS CREW

GROUNDS CREW JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, within ninety (90) days of employment.
• Experience working in groundskeeping, landscape maintenance.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge/ willing to learn maintaining lawns, shrubbery and tree trimming. Skill in irrigation system repair. Ability to operate tractor and power mower. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or mechanized machinery. Knowledge of safety requirements for equipment used. Knowledge of simple tools used in maintenance. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Knowledge of and ability to maintain trees, plants and grasses associated with District properties.

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director of Facilities

JOB GOAL

To maintain grounds and perform related work as assigned.

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery

• Maintain grounds, mow and groom all lawns assigned.
• Plant trees and shrubbery.
• Remove debris from walkways.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Trim, cut, and remove brush as required.
• Pick and remove litter from campuses.
• Install and remove plant material and mulch. *
• Maintain tools and equipment necessary to perform duties.
• Perform minor building and grounds maintenance duties as required.

Employee Qualities/Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and remove brush as required.
• Pick and remove litter from campuses.
• Install and remove plant material and mulch. *
• Maintain tools and equipment necessary to perform duties.
• Perform minor building and grounds maintenance duties as required.

System Support

• Trim, cut, and remove brush as required.
• Pick and remove litter from campuses.
• Install and remove plant material and mulch. *
• Maintain tools and equipment necessary to perform duties.
• Perform minor building and grounds maintenance duties as required.
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

*Essential Performance Responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district's approved compensation plan.

Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the district.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for this position is Pay LaneD02

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Gina Stafford
• 530 LaSolona Ave.
• Arcadia, Florida 34266
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]