Groundskeeper #11275

Daytona State College; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona State College is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain college grounds, operate equipment, and support campus facilities across assigned campuses in Daytona Beach, FL.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 6 months of landscaping experience or heavy machinery exposure, with a valid driver’s license and transportation to report to other campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of landscaping and grounds maintenance experience or experience operating heavy machinery and tools.
• Must have own transportation to report to other College campuses as assigned.
• Must be able to follow oral and/or written communications.
• Must have computer knowledge to clock in/out and view other personnel related information.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Mows, cuts, trims, edges, weeds and maintains College grounds. Operates lift/bucket truck to trim trees up to 30’. Performs other landscaping tasks as directed.
• Empties trash into truck and hauls to dump for disposal.
• Collects recycling materials such as newspapers, glass, aluminum and metal and prepares for delivery.
• Operates blower to clear debris from sidewalks, parking lots and other areas.
• Maintains plants by weeding and spraying pesticides and fertilizers. Plants shrubbery, trees, and flowers. Prunes and trims trees and shrubbery.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs of grounds equipment. Informs supervisor if equipment needs advanced service.
• Drives College vehicles and operates golf carts and light trucks to retrieve/return supplies, equipment, tools, etc.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information. Attends professional seminars and/or conferences to improve professional skills.
• Gathers, verifies, and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for assigned area.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Driver's license

Operate basic machinery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Golf cart operation

Vehicle operation

Job description

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of landscaping and grounds maintenance experience or experience operating heavy machinery and tools.
• Must have own transportation to report to other College campuses as assigned.

• Mows, cuts, trims, edges, weeds and maintains College grounds. Operates lift/bucket truck to trim trees up to 30’. Performs other landscaping tasks as directed.
• Empties trash into truck and hauls to dump for disposal.
• Collects recycling materials such as newspapers, glass, aluminum and metal and prepares for delivery.
• Operates blower to clear debris from sidewalks, parking lots and other areas.
• Maintains plants by weeding and spraying pesticides and fertilizers. Plants shrubbery, trees, and flowers. Prunes and trims trees and shrubbery.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs of grounds equipment. Informs supervisor if equipment needs advanced service.
• Drives College vehicles and operates golf carts and light trucks to retrieve/return supplies, equipment, tools, etc.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information. Attends professional seminars and/or conferences to improve professional skills.
• Gathers, verifies, and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for assigned area.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

• Must be able to follow oral and/or written communications.
• Must have computer knowledge to clock in/out and view other personnel related information.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with the statute and requires the applicant to submit eligible documentation such as a DD-214 (or equivalent). If you are submitting a copy of a DD-214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted and/or removed.