Groundskeeper

Dept Number/Name: 3-5140-000 / Physical Plant
College Division: USFSP - Administrative and Financial Services
Salary Plan: Staff
Job Code/Title: 6394 / Groundskeeper
Hiring Salary: $31,320
Position Number: 00056358
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
Facilities Services is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable environment for students, faculty, staff and guests.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining the grounds and landscaping of assigned areas on a USF campus. This includes keeping USF grounds areas in clean and orderly condition, free of trash and debris. Groundskeepers are responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of grounds areas as well as mowing lawns, trimming and pruning trees and bushes, and detailing landscape elements and flowerbeds.  Shift hours: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM (May require occasional non-shift days/hours and holidays). 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be proficient in reading, writing and communicating in English. Must have the ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Requires a valid Florida driver's license. Requires a Limited Lawn & Ornamental Certificate, or the ability to obtain the certificate as soon as reasonably possible after hire.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mows, edges and maintains USFSP lawn and grounds areas.
Removes weeds, refuse and other debris from flowerbeds and mulched areas. Plants flowers, shrubs, etc. in flowerbeds & appropriate areas.
Trims, prunes and stakes trees, shrubs, vines & plants.
Maintains Sembler fountain at Harborwalk to include water chemical balancing/treatment, cleaning of fountain to eliminate dirt, algae, etc.
Picks up debris and trash from campus grounds. Blows leaves and debris from walkways and stairs.
Performs minor adjustments and repairs to grounds keeping equipment and machinery. Notifies his/her Supervisor of landscaping tools or supplies that need to be ordered. Refills 30 gallon gas caddies and refuels grounds keeping equipment.
Performs other landscaping and grounds maintenance duties as assigned by a Supervisor. Responsible for possessing an operational two-way radio during the entire work shift. Monitor all Grounds communications and respond as required to communications addressed to them.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires the completion of the 9th grade. No specific experience required. A valid Florida driver's license may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated.
PREFERRED:
High school diploma or GED. One or more years of groundskeeping experience. Experience operating commercial grade lawn mowers. Experience with maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, fountains and groundskeeping equipment.
 

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

ATTENTION APPLICANTS: Please include a complete work history and education on the USF application for employment.

Note: USF offers an Employee Tuition Program to help employees reach their educational goals. The Employee Tuition Program allows full time USF employees (excluding Temporary employees) to waive the tuition costs up to 6 credit hours per semester.

Job Opening Number: 36600

Posting Date: 03/28/2024

Posting End Date: 04/11/2024 (11:59PM)

How to Claim Veteran's Preference: 

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination. 

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria.  If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

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