Groundskeeper University of South Florida 481 reviews - Tampa, FL $24,714 a year Temporary University of South Florida 481 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. Position Details Dept Number/Name: 3-5140-000 / Physical Plant College Division: USFSP-Admin and Financial Svcs Salary Plan: Staff Job Code/Title: 6394 / Groundskeeper Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $24,714 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. Must have the ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Shift hours: Mon-Fri 7am - 3:30pm (May require occasional non-shift days/hours and holidays). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be proficient in reading, writing and communicating in English. 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. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM: This position requires the completion of the 9th grade. Minimum of one year of groundskeeping experience. Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Valid Florida driver's license required. Criminal background check required. PREFERRED: High school diploma or GED.Two or more years of groundskeeping experience. Experience operating Hustler X-One or equivalent commercial grade lawn mowers. Experience with maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, fountains and groundskeeping equipment. Attention Applicants: Include complete work history and education on the USF application for employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the information required on the application. 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. Post date: 8/21/18 End date: 9/11/18 How to Claim Vet 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 USFSP is an EO/Equal Access Institution. WelcomingDiverseInclusive Work Location Campus map and location overview: USF - St. Petersburg Campus 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 Here. University of South Florida - 17 hours ago - save job - original job Apply Now Apply On Company Site Save this job