Groundskeeper

Compensation

Job Description Summary

Santa Fe College’s Facilities Services supports the college’s mission by creating environments that sustain the needs of the college community. The department maintains and enhances college facilities, grounds and infrastructure in a safe and responsible manner. SF’s values reside directly in the department’s dedication to quality service for students, employees, and the community.


The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic quality and appearance of Santa Fe College outdoor grounds and landscaping. The Groundskeeper is also responsible for identifying, selecting, mixing, and applying chemical or manual solutions for control of weeds, insects, and/or pests.

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Maintains grounds by cutting, mowing, edging, and trimming grass, plants, and shrubberies.

• Plants flowers, trees and shrubs; transplants and mulches as necessary.

• Prunes shrubs and trees using the appropriate technique according to the type of plant.

• Keeps grounds free of debris, leaves, brush and weeds from areas such as walks, stairs, roadways, and parking facilities.

• Identifies common landscape weeds and apply control measures.

• Monitors and maintains the watering needs of the grounds.

• Maintains college pathways and roads, cleaning drains, and sweeping and blowing debris.

• Implements landscape improvement projects using appropriate plants and landscape material.

• Operates equipment pertinent to completion of all grounds and landscape tasks including but not limited to, mowers, weed eaters, blowers, tractors, chain saws, and hand tools.

• Mixes and sprays or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.

• May help with set-ups for College related functions.

• Gathers and removes litter and trash from all areas of college grounds.

• Promotes and adheres to all recognized safety practices and standards.

• Works safely and effectively around the public.

• Assists other trades as needed.

• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.

• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Grounds Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: A high school diploma or equivalent. Current Department of Environmental Protection applicator license for indoor/outdoor pest control must be obtained within six (6) months of employment if not already completed.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted. Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator (driver’s) license and be authorized to drive for the college.

Preferred: Prior experience maintaining large grounds.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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