Groundskeeper

Ringling College of Art and Design; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringling College of Art and Design is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to manage grounds upkeep including pruning trees, shrubs, and planting in the main campus landscape. The role covers basic irrigation repair and maintenance across assigned areas and requires safe operation of landscape equipment.

Candidate should be prepared for physical outdoor work, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a Florida driver’s license with landscape experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Experience in the care and maintenance of landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Trims, prunes, & installs trees, shrubs, vines and plants.
• 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. in flowerbeds or appropriate areas.
• 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

Pruning trees

Irrigation

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Florida Driver’s license

Experience in landscape care

Tools

Power pruning saws

Skid-steers

Landscape lighting

Job description

Job Description Summary

Works under general supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Groundskeepers are responsible for the general maintenance and upkeep of Ringling College Main Campus grounds, including, but not limited to pruning trees, shrubs and detailing landscaped areas such as flowerbeds, etc. This position will also perform basic irrigation repair and maintenance in all assigned areas.

This role involves regular contact with co-workers and supervisors, as well as occasional and casual interactions with visitors, students, staff members faculty while performing the duties of the job.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs, and similar or related tasks may be assigned as necessary. Management reserves the right to assign additional duties as required.

• 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. in flowerbeds or appropriate areas.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Note: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are representative but not exhaustive. Candidates may be expected to demonstrate additional competencies relevant to the role. Meeting the listed qualifications does not guarantee job placement or advancement.

• Knowledge and understanding of or the ability to learn established Best Management Practices within the landscape maintenance industry.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety precautions applicable to ground maintenance.
• Ability to learn and comply with all safety rules, including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Ability to follow planned landscape maintenance schedules.
• Ability to safely operate utility carts, power equipment, skid-steers and lifts while performing job functions.
• The ability to perform strenuous physical work for sustained periods of time including lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying heavy objects of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme variations in temperature and humidity.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• This position may require weekend, holiday and emergency work, including potential "on call" responsibilities.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial experience in the proper methods used in planting and maintaining hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers in the subtropical regions of Florida.
• Certification in Green Industry - Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) Limited Commercial.
• Florida Limited Lawn and Ornamental Applicator License.
• Landscape construction and irrigation repair and installation experience.

Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.