Senior Groundskeeper

FSU Grounds

• This position performs, trains and directs the work of others related to the following groundskeeping maintenance tasks on University properties: mowing, edging, raking, power blowing, weed eating, pulling weeds, removal of litter and debris from assigned areas, pest control, pruning, fertilizing, and watering plants.
• Performs other miscellaneous tasks including, but not limited to, transplanting plant material, plant installation for minor landscape renovations, soil excavation, and removal.
• Ensures that all manual and power equipment is in proper working condition and reports maintenance problems to the supervisor. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher authority. Drives University Vehicle as necessary.

• Completion of 9th Grade.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of this position including lifting/moving up to 20 lbs., kneeling, bending, reaching, stooping, performing frequent and repeated movements, and working under extreme weather conditions.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

Knowledge of and ability to identify safety hazards and necessary safety precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Knowledge of and ability to safely operate machinery, tools, equipment and materials used in area of work.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform groundskeeping work to include the transplanting, cultivation, pruning, and trimming of plants, shrubs, and trees.
Ability to train and supervise employees.

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select “yes” to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

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