Groundskeeper

Young World Physical Education; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust employee benefits program

Access to wellness services

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper for Charlotte County Public Schools in Punta Gorda, Florida. This role involves maintaining school grounds, operating equipment, and ensuring safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in groundskeeping, physical endurance, and a valid Florida driver’s license. Compensation is $18.50 per hour with benefits. Responsibilities include mowing, planting, and maintaining landscaping while adhering to safety practices.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience using groundskeeping and/or farm-related equipment.
• Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain upon employment.
• Must obtain limited lawn and ornamental license within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for school grounds.
• Prepare areas for planting shrubs and plants.
• Mow lawns and maintain equipment.
• Maintain records as directed.
• Drive school board vehicles.

Skills

Physical strength and endurance

Ability to work in variable weather conditions

Use of backhoe, front-end loader

Following directions

Knowledge of landscaping

Experience with groundskeeping equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors

Job description

Groundskeeper

Job ID: 5742024

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

This position is located at Charlotte County Public Schools Sites & Grounds, 9043 - Punta Gorda, Florida.

Job Description

PCN: 94379029GK

Calendar: 250 hrs. 8 hours per day.

Paygrade: 3 - $18.50 per hour.

Charlotte County Public Schools offers a competitive compensation package with a robust employee benefits program and access to wellness services.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work involving physical strength and endurance.
• Ability to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions.
• Ability to work from a ladder or scaffolding.
• Ability to follow directions, oral and written.
• Ability to use backhoe, front-end loader, etc.
• At least three years’ experience using groundskeeping and/or farm related equipment.
• Knowledge of shrubs, grasses, fertilizers, insecticides and soils.
• Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain upon employment.
• Must obtain limited lawn and ornamental license within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Performance Responsibilities

• Observes all safe practices when using tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Works effectively with, cooperates with, and supports other employees.
• Performs tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintains records as directed by the Plant Operations Manager.
• Maintains and cares for school grounds.
• Prepares areas for seeding and/or planting shrubs, plants, seeds, sets out shrubbery, prunes trees and trims hedges to improve appearance of grounds.
• Cultivates and cleans away weeds around shrubs.
• Mows lawns with hand mowers and/or tractors.
• Waters grass and plants as directed.
• Treats plants with insecticide or fungicide as directed.
• Adjusts, sharpens blades, services and makes minor repairs on lawn mowers or tractors.
• Spreads fertilizer on grass or shrubs as prescribed.
• Fills holes on grounds.
• Hauls refuse to dump.
• Sprays weed killer at fence lines, etc. as directed.
• Assists in moving furniture and equipment from school to school.
• Drives school board vehicles.
• Completes reports on duties performed at work sites.
• Takes appropriate action to correct safety deficiencies.
• Patches blacktop in the district’s parking lots.
• Operates the tractor with front end loader and backhoe or box blades.
• Performs other job‑related functions as may be assigned.

Full job description can be found at https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found at https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found at https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy - Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute 295.07.

Position Type

Full‑Time

Salary

$18.50 per hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1445 Education Way
• Port Charlotte, Florida 33948
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]