GROUNDSKEEPER

State of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Waiver for Public College

Job summary

The Department of Military Affairs in Florida is seeking a Groundskeeper in Jacksonville, FL. The position is paid on a monthly basis as a Career Service open competitive opportunity.

A High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of grounds maintenance experience are required, with the ability to lift 50 lbs and operate maintenance equipment. It offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain base lawns, shrubs and trees with specified cutting heights.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on mowers and related equipment.
• Keep restrooms and common areas clean and sanitary as assigned.
• Assist with other duties as required by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Lawn maintenance

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Walk-behind mowers

Riding mowers

Weed eaters

Chainsaws

Edgers

Job description

• Training Opportunities

Requisition No: 884292

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: GROUNDSKEEPER

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000081

Salary: $34,760.00

Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000081

WORK LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL

Department of Military Affairs

• OPEN COMPETITIVE***

About The Department Of Military Affairs (dma)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

Our Benefits Include

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Conditions Of Employment

• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
• The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
• This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
• As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

Minimum Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• One (1) year experience landscaping or maintaining grounds and property or related work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull.
• Must have manual dexterity with hands and fingers.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. or more.

Duties And Responsibilities

Ensure proper maintenance of base lawns, shrubs, and trees to include:

• Maintaining all lawns on base ensuring that the length does not exceed 6 inches between cutting.
• Maintaining all field areas on base ensuring that the length does not exceed 8 inches between cutting.
• Maintaining all ditch lines on base ensuring that the length does not exceed 10 inches between cutting.
• Ensure all sidewalks and curb areas are edged once a month during the growing season.
• Maintaining hedges and shrubs around base insuring that they are trimmed at least once a month during the growing season.
• Survey and determine shaping and trimming requirements for trees on base annually.

Ensures proper maintenance and servicing of mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and edging equipment to include:

• Performs maintenance and repairs on push and riding type mowers and Identifies equipment that require.
• contract maintenance to the State Supervisor.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of weed eaters, chain saws, hedge trimmers, blowers and stick edger’s and all other 2 cycle lawn equipment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs of walkway behind edger’s.

Maintains Facility Restrooms Cleanliness

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs and waxes floors.
• Cleans, disinfects and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls.
• Cleans mirrors and water fountains.
• Dusts ledges and woodwork.
• Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.
• Cleans corridors, stairways and/or other assigned areas by sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing floors.
• Operates lightweight cleaning equipment, i.e., vacuum cleaner, and polisher.
• Uses mops, brushes, brooms, cloths, water, wax, soap, and cleaning solutions.
• Polishes doorknobs and other metal fixtures.

Performs All Other Assigned Duties

• Perform all other duties assigned to include but not limited to assisting other State Employees as required in their assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of groundskeeping, landscaping or horticulture techniques.
• Skill in the safe operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment to perform duties.
• Ability to maintain lawns and grounds.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to record data and maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain facility restrooms cleanliness.
• Ability to follow safety rules and environmental policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Special Reminders

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.