Groundskeeper I

Participates in grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, pruning and mulching with hand and/or power equipment.

Installs and removes plant material, i.e. flowers, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, grasses as needed to amend campus landscaping.

Participates in litter and debris collection programs including emptying trash receptacles and replacing plastic liners.

Operates State Vehicle

Participates in preventative maintenance program on departmental equipment.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

This position requires a criminal background check and post offer Health Assessment and Hearing Evaluation.

Employee must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License.

$15.00 Hourly

Completion of the 9th Grade Education.

Knowledge of grounds keeping techniques

Skill in using lawn mowers, tree trimmers & cutters and other garden tools

Ability to maintain lawns and grounds

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

GI-BMP Certification

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Multiple vacancies will be filled from this posting.

Position is being reposted, previous applicants still under consideration.