Groundskeeper I

palmbeachstate; Florida; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Tuition reimbursement

Educational leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is hiring a Groundskeeper I to maintain the College grounds, using mowers, edgers, and other equipment. You’ll perform planting, pruning, cleanup, and upkeep of outdoor spaces to keep the campus attractive and safe. The role requires physical endurance and a focus on safety and customer service.

The position offers opportunities for growth and benefits such as tuition support and health coverage, with a daily commitment to campus aesthetics and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Some related experience preferred.
• Valid Florida driver’s license is required.
• Regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains campus grounds with ornamental plants by weeding, pruning, and trimming trees and shrubs.
• Installs landscaping materials such as sod, plants, mulch, and trees for neat grounds.
• Performs general clean-up and grounds keeping duties; hauls debris to disposal area.
• Places and maintains cigarette urns on campus and replaces if needed.
• Cleans equipment and vehicles used for groundskeeping; performs preventive maintenance on college vehicles.
• Inspects equipment for safe operation and reports problems to supervisor.
• Keeps facilities clean and litter-free and maintains parking lots and external areas.
• Follows safety practices and works in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for performing various duties related to maintaining the grounds and landscaping at the College. Cuts and edges lawn areas using lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, edgers and other lawn maintenance equipment.

What a day of a Groundskeeper I looks like :

• Maintains areas of campus with ornamental plants by hand weeding, pruning, trimming trees and shrubs.
• Installs landscaping materials including sod, plants, mulch and trees to provide neat and attractive grounds.
• Performs general clean up or grounds keeping duties according to the needs of the department. Hauls collected debris to onsite refuse collection location.
• Places cigarette urns in appropriate areas on campus, replaces broken urns and changes urns as required.
• Washes related equipment and vehicles used within the scope of the job as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on college vehicles such as checking battery and radiator fluid levels restoring water or other fluid when necessary.
• Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation. Reports any observed problems to supervisor.
• Keeps department and campus facilities in clean, litter-free and in an orderly condition. Maintains and cleans various college areas such as parking lots and external building areas.
• Follows established safety practices. Maintains and perform in a safe workplace.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Some related experience

Knowledge of

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in

• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

Ability to

• Use a variety hand and power tools, machines, and equipment

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements

• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver's license

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency

• Lift or carry objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds. - Daily
• Lift or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds. - Weekly
• Reach and grasp objects. - Daily
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - Daily
• Stand for extended periods of time. - Daily
• Climb ladders and stairs. - Weekly
• Use of video display terminal. - Daily
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. - Daily
• Communicate information verbally. - Daily
• Communicate information in writing. - Daily
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury. - Daily
• Work performed outdoors. - Daily
• Exposed to extreme temperatures. - Occasionally
• Utilization of personal protective equipment. - Daily
• Operate a motor vehicle. - Weekly
• Work a fluctuating work schedule. - Occasionally

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.80/ hour, however, the offer may vary based on the candidate's education and experience.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of November 5, 2026.

Wait, there is more!

Culture

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits

Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks

Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness