Groundskeeper Jobs

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Performs general groundskeeping maintenance tasks on university properties and within zones as assigned.

This position may perform the following groundskeeping maintenance tasks on university properties: mowing, edging, raking, power blowing, weed eating, pulling weeds and applying related chemical applications, removal of litter and debris from assigned areas, pest control, pruning, fertilizing, and watering plants.
Performs other miscellaneous tasks including, but not limited to transplanting plant materials, plant installation for minor landscape renovations, soil excavation, and removal.
Ensures that all manual and power equipment is in proper working condition and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor.
Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher authority.

Completion of the ninth grade.

• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Ability to perform groundskeeping work to include the transplanting, cultivation, pruning, and trimming of plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of landscaping and groundskeeping techniques.
• Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position including heavy manual labor, working on feet, bending & stooping for long periods of time, and working in all types of weather.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in area of work.

Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.

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The minimum hiring salary for this position is $31,320.00 commensurate with experience and education.

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.