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Groundskeeper II

Job Description

Responsible for performing various duties related to maintaining the grounds and landscaping of the College, including cutting and edging lawn areas using lawn maintenance equipment. Maintains and installs landscape materials and ornamental plants. Operates skid steer, scissor lift, bucket truck, small dump truck, and other light equipment used in care of grounds. Works rotating weekends and a fluctuating schedule including evenings, weekends, and college closings.

Minimum Base Pay: $15.55. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary)

Cuts and edges lawn areas using manual and ride-on lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, edger’s or other lawn maintenance equipment.
Maintains areas of campus with ornamental plants by hand weeding, pruning, trimming trees and shrubs. Installs landscaping materials including sod, plants, mulch and trees to provide neat and attractive grounds.
Keeps department and campus facilities in clean, litter-free and in an orderly condition, to include parking lots and external building areas. Performs general clean up or grounds keeping duties according to the needs of the department. Hauls collected debris to onsite refuse collection location.
Routinely operates light equipment and various attachments including dump truck, bucket trucks and other related equipment.
Places cigarette urns in appropriate areas on campus, replace broken urns and change urns as required.
Washes related equipment and vehicles used within the scope of the job, as needed.
Performs preventative maintenance on grounds equipment consistent with equipment recommendations. Repairs and replaces defective parts from related equipment, as needed.
Performs preventive maintenance on college vehicles such as checking battery and radiator fluid levels restoring water or other fluid when necessary. Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation. Reports any observed problems to supervisor.
Plans, directs, and controls the work of people who do not report directly to you, but who provide support to the goals and objectives of your organization.
Maintains and perform in a safe workplace. Follows established safety practices.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED
One year of related experience

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
General knowledge of various invasive non- native plants
General knowledge of irrigation and repairs

Skilled in:

Delivering a high level of customer service
Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness

Ability to:

Use a variety hand and power tools, machines, and equipment

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Regular physical attendance required
Valid Florida driver’s license

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds
Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds
Reach and grasp objects
Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Stand for extended periods of time
Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill
Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color
Communicate information orally and in writing
Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury
Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level and other conditions
Operate a motor vehicle
Work a fluctuating work schedule

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Employment Information

Please review the following information in order to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon the passing of a drug test and upon completion of a criminal background investigation.
An important goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled

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