Groundskeeper II

UF ECE Ambassadors; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Essential Personnel

Job summary

UF ECE Ambassadors is seeking a Groundskeeper II to perform turf mowing with commercial zero-turn mowers and operate large tractors with implements in a safe, efficient manner on campus grounds in Gainesville.

The role requires a Florida Class E driver’s license, completion of ninth grade with one year of experience, and GI-BMP certification within six months. The position is essential personnel with a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule and an hourly $16 wage.

Qualifications

• Completion of ninth grade and one year of relevant experience.
• Possess and maintain valid Florida Class E driver’s license.
• GI-BMP Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Criminal background check and post offer health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Performs turf mowing functions on commercial zero-turn mowers.
• Operates large farm type tractors with mowers, spreaders, edger’s, tillers, leaf sweepers, etc.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks in assigned areas.
• Drives state vehicles that require a Class E license.
• Performs and documents equipment safety checks; assists mechanic in servicing equipment.

Skills

Mowing equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class E driver’s license

Job description

Classification Minimum Requirements

Completion of ninth grade and one year of relevant experience.

Classification Title

Groundskeeper II

Classification Minimum Requirements

Completion of ninth grade and one year of relevant experience.

Job Description

Performs turf mowing functions on commercial zero-turn mowers. Operates large farm type tractors with implements such as mowers, spreaders, edger’s, tillers, leaf sweepers, etc., used in turf and landscape maintenance in a safe and efficient manner.

Performs grounds maintenance tasks in assigned work areas. Drives state vehicles that requires a Class E driver’s license.

Performs and documents equipment safety checks. Assists mechanic in servicing assigned equipment.

Employee must possess and maintain valid Florida Class E driver’s license.

Employee must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment GI-BMP Certification.

Position requires a criminal background check and post offer health assessment.

Normal Work Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

Expected Salary

$16.00 Hourly

Required Qualifications

Completion of ninth grade and one year of relevant experience.

Preferred

High school diploma or equivalent Two years’ experience in running mowers and tractors

Health Assessment Required

Yes