Groundskeeper I

Palm Beach State College; Florida; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of belonging

Tuition benefits

Health insurance

Generous time off

Remote or hybrid opportunities

Professional development

Retirement plans

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking a Groundskeeper I to maintain campus grounds and perform landscaping tasks. Duties include mowing, edging, pruning, planting, mulching, and routine cleanup to keep grounds neat and safe. The role requires regular physical attendance and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Trade skills with hand/power tools and office software support are valued. A high school diploma or GED is required, and this position may offer remote or hybrid growth opportunities within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate basic lawn and landscape tools.
• Regular physical attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds and landscaping with mowers, tractors, weed eaters, and edgers.
• Prune trees and shrubs, plant and install sod, mulch, and trees.
• Perform routine cleanup and maintenance; report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Prioritization

Tools and equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

What We Offer At Palm Beach State College

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.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED

Skills and Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Delivering a high level of customer service
• Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness
• 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

Benefits

• 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 programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.
• Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Open until filled with an initial review date of November 5, 2026.

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity / Disability

Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.