Job ID | 34225 |
Location | St. Petersburg, FL |
Full/Part Time | Full-Time |
Regular/Temporary | Regular |
Position
Details
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:
00026804
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.
USF St. Petersburg
Information for Applicants:
This
position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
ATTENTION APPLICANTS: Include 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: 34225
Posting Date:
05/26/2023
Posting End Date: 6/12/2023
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.
How To Apply
Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you
will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your
cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS
ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
Click here for additional tutorial information.
Equal Employment
Opportunity
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the
workplace.
Work Location
Campus map and location overview: USF – St. Petersburg Campus
About USF
The University of South Florida System is a high-impact, global research system dedicated to student success. The USF
System includes three institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The institutions are separately accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed
strategic plans. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4
billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees
in the USF System, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find
opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating
a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package
that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and
more.
To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow
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