Groundskeeper

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Affordable Coverage

Retirement Security

Time for You

Perks & Discounts

Growth & Development

Job summary

Indian River State College is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, and landscaped areas across campus. Working with the facilities team, you will help keep outdoor spaces safe, functional, and visually appealing for students, employees, and visitors year-round.

IRSC offers a supportive, mission-driven environment on Florida’s Treasure Coast, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth in grounds maintenance and horticulture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, athletic fields, and landscaped areas across campus.
• Assist in daily care of outdoor spaces to keep them safe, functional and visually appealing year-round.

Job description

Indian River State College is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper who takes pride in creating beautiful, welcoming outdoor spaces. In this role, you will help maintain the lawns, gardens, athletic fields, and landscaped areas that make our campuses inviting for students, employees, and visitors. Working as part of the facilities team, you will support the daily care of the College’s outdoor environments—helping ensure they remain safe, functional, and visually appealing year-round.

About Us Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs. At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

What We Offer

At Indian River State College, we value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental plans, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Affordable Coverage: PPO/HMO options starting at just $50/month for individual coverage and $180/month for family coverage.
• Retirement Security: Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), plus tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) options.
• Time for You: Generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave to support work-life balance.
• Perks & Discounts: Reduced rates on services and tickets to local attractions.
• Growth & Development: Professional development programs, leadership training, and opportunities to advance your career.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification Staff Supervisory No FLSA Exempt No Employment Type Regular Compensation and Application Deadline Pay range starts at: $15.76/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on the candidate's education and experience | Open until filled

Indian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post-secondary education. A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs. The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually. Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed. We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice.

EEO/Equal Access Policy

Indian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.