Groundskeeper - 7:00AM to 3:30PM

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Groundskeeper for the Grounds Department to support campus maintenance in Tallahassee, FL. The role runs 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and involves performing routine groundskeeping and landscaping tasks to maintain safe, clean, and attractive university grounds.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, mulching, pruning, debris removal, and assisting with planting and turf care, while safely operating and maintaining equipment and following supervisor directions.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: 9th grade or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping tasks: mowing, edging, raking, mulching, power blowing, weed eating, pulling weeds, light pruning, watering plants.
• Debris/leaf removal, trash pickup, and spreading landscape materials such as pine straw, bark, or rocks to maintain attractive grounds.
• Assist landscaping tasks: planting bushes, shrubs, and trees; maintain turf with push mowers; prepare landscaped areas with soil work and re-sodding.
• Safely operate and maintain grounds equipment; report maintenance issues to supervisor; follow safety protocols.
• Complete assigned tasks as directed by supervisor or higher authority.

Education

9th Grade Education

Job description

Job Title: Groundskeeper - 7:00AM to 3:30PM

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63184

Department: FSU Facilities - Grounds Department

Responsibilities

Responsible for groundskeeping maintenance tasks within zones on Florida State University properties as assigned to consistently maintain a safe, clean, sustainable, and attractively landscaped environment for the students, faculty, and staff of our institution.

Performs groundskeeping tasks such as mowing, edging, raking, mulching, power blowing, weed eating, pulling weeds, light pruning, and watering plants. Responsible for debris removal, leaf removal, trash pickup and other tasks to keep grounds clean and presentable. Maintains areas by spreading landscape materials such as pine straw, bark, or rocks.

Assists with landscaping tasks such as planting bushes, plants, shrubs, and trees. Assists in maintaining turf areas by utilizing push mowers to ensure an attractively landscaped environment on campus. Prepares landscaped areas with soil excavation, turf removal and re-sodding.

Safely operates and maintains grounds equipment to ensure the health and appearance of university grounds. Ensures that all manual and power equipment is in proper working condition and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher authority.

Qualifications

Minimum of a 9th Grade Education

• Valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not apply.

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FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.