Groundskeeper I

Eastern Florida State College; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Eastern Florida State College on the Melbourne Campus is seeking applications for the full-time position of Groundskeeper I on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida.

The annual salary is $31,320. This position includes fringe benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years landscaping experience.
• Knowledge of operating hand tools and small equipment used in landscaping.
• Florida Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds including mowing, edging, trimming trees, shrubs, foliage and turf grass.

Skills

Hand tools operation

Small equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Office Of Human Resources

Position Title Groundskeeper I - Facilities Services/Grounds, Melbourne

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Groundskeeper I on the Melbourne Campus in Melbourne, Florida.

Salary & Benefit

The annual salary is $31,320. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Position Concept

Responsible for maintaining the campus grounds to include, but not limited to, mowing, edging, trimming trees, shrubs, foliage, and turf grass.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicants will be considered:

• High School Diploma or GED with one to three years of experience in landscaping trade.
• Must have knowledge of the operation of hand tools and small equipment used in the trade.
• Restricted Pesticide license preferred.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
• A review of Social Media activity will be part of the candidate evaluation process.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*

*High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40+ pounds.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.
• Works outside in various weather conditions.
• Works in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment.
• Works in noisy conditions.

Notes

Applications will be accepted from September 28, 2026 through October 12, 2026; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.

Contact Human Resources

Eastern Florida State College Human Resources

1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922

Telephone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

Florida Relay: 1-800-955-8770

Email: [e-mail]

Nondiscrimination Statement

Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age,race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Accreditation Statement

Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and associate degrees,as well as specialized certificate programs. Questions about the accreditation of Eastern Florida State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesat 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on the SACSCOC's website.