OPS Groundskeeper

The University of North Florida Board of Trustees; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida is seeking a Grounds and Equipment Maintenance staff member to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks around Housing Areas on campus. Responsibilities include trash removal, debris cleaning with a leaf blower and gas-powered vacuum, and completing work orders to support campus operations.

Applicants must pass background checks; university policy may require a credit check. UNF emphasizes an inclusive environment and compliance with Title IX reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash containers located in Housing areas.
• Remove any trash or debris from the courtyards, stairwells, or sidewalks in and around Housing Areas.
• Use the leaf blower to clean debris from the A/C units in Osprey Village.
• Use the gas-powered vacuum to maintain the courtyards and parking lots.
• Raking leaves.
• Work orders.
• Assists with campus maintenance.

Job description

Empty trash containers located in Housing areas.

Remove any trash or debris from the courtyards, stairwells, or sidewalks in and around Housing Areas.

Grounds and Equipment Maintenance

As directed:

Use the “leaf blower” to clean debris from the A/C units in Osprey Village.

Use the gas-powered vacuum to maintain the courtyards and parking lots.

Additional Responsibilities

Raking leaves.

Work orders.

Assists with campus maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

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NOTICE:

At this time, UNF cannot consider candidates who require H‑1B visa sponsorship, regardless of current visa status.