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University of Florida Groundskeeper III in Gainesville, Florida
Groundskeeper III
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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible
Department: 63520300 - FS-OPER EG GROUNDS-LANDSCAPE
Classification Title:
Groundskeeper III
Job Description:
Leads crew of Groundskeepers while performing landscape and grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, and tree, shrub and flower planting by hand and/or power equipment. Drives State vehicles to and from job site.
Receives and carries out instructions from higher level supervision. Responsible for giving verbal and written reports on employees’ progress and performance to area supervisor.
Inspects assigned areas and initiates corrective action when appropriate.
Assists in training grounds keeping employees.
Performs other related work required.
Drives a State UF vehicle which requires incumbent possess and maintain a valid class “E” Driver’s License.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:
7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Position is considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy.
A Criminal background check and post offer health assessment will be conducted.
Expected Salary:
$18.00 - $19.50 Per Hour Based on Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Completion of ninth grade and two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to identify plants
Ability to identify horticultural pests
Ability to design small landscapes
Experience in managing landscape employees
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 17 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time