GroundsKeeper I

Hendry County Government; LaBelle, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County medical benefits

State retirement

Job summary

Hendry County Government in LaBelle, FL is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to landscape and maintain grounds and facilities. You will mow, edge, plant, water, fertilize, and perform sprinkler installation and repair, plus custodial duties.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 6am–2:30pm, with County medical benefits and State Retirement. A Class E license and HS diploma are required; six months' groundskeeping experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of six months experience in commercial grounds keeping.
• Class E Driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transports vehicles, supplies and equipment to worksites.
• Mows, edges, and trims lawns and fields with power equipment.
• Removes trash and debris; cleans parks and restrooms.
• Inspects grounds and facilities for safety; reports repairs needed.
• Digs holes, lays sod, seeds bare areas, and maintains plantings.
• Watering of lawns, trees and plants; sprinkler installation/repair.
• Applies fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides; uses proper safety measures.
• Maintains tools and equipment.

Skills

Lawn care knowledge

Sprinkler systems

Fertilizers/Pesticides

Landscaping tools

English language

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers & Edgers

Skid steer

Excavators

Power saws

Job description

Purpose of Job: Landscapes and maintains grounds and property using hand and power tools and equipment. Typically performs a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation and repair. Performs custodial duties and minor repairs to facilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transports vehicles, supplies and equipment to work sites.
• Mows, edges, and trims lawns and playing fields using power equipment.
• Removes trash and debris and cleans park facilities including pavilions and restrooms.
• Performs minor repairs and assists in maintaining park facilities. Inspects grounds, playground equipment, fencing, benches, and property in the open to identify possible safety problems. Notifies supervisor when more extensive repairs are required.
• Digs holes for plants, mixes fertilizer or lime with dirt in holes, inserts plants, and fills holes with dirt. Lays sod and seeds bare areas.
• Hauls and spreads topsoil and fill dirt and seeds or lays sod on lawns and fields.
• Waters lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler system, hose, or watering can. Performs installation and repair of sprinkler systems and repair of water lines.
• Applies herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and pesticides, using spreaders or spray equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as required; may be required to assist in supervising large events.
• Responds to work during a declared state of disaster.
• Knowledge of principles of lawn care, seeding, and placing sod.
• Knowledge of adjustment, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening. Skill in properly applying chemicals.
• Skill in using various landscaping and maintenance tools including power saws and other equipment.
• Basic skills in understanding, speaking, and writing the English language.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance tasks using hand tools.
• Ability to deal with customers in a courteous manner.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

A minimum of six months experience working in commercial grounds keeping

Must possess a Class E Driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Tools and Equipment Used: Pick-up trucks, mowers and edgers, skid steer, excavators, and other landscaping equipment. Various hand tools and power tools.

Hours of Work

Monday-Friday; 6am -2:30pm, 40-hour workweek. Overtime may be required.

Starting Range:

Pay rate: $17.00 per hour.

This is a full-time position that includes County medical benefits and State Retirement.

HENDRY COUNTY B.O.C.C. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN HIRING OR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES HENDRY COUNTY B.O.C.C. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE PREFERENCE IN APPOINTMENT WILL BE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND FAMILY MEMBERS HENDRY COUNTY PARTICIPATES IN THE E-VERIFY PROGRAM HENDRY COUNTY WILL GENERALLY, UPON REQUEST, PROVIDES APPROPRIATE AIDS AND SERVICES FOR QUALIFIED PERSON WITH DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS. CONTACT THE HR DIRECTOR AT THE NUMBER AND ADDRESS ABOVE FOR ASSISTANCE