Groundskeeper
On-siteFort Lauderdale, Florida, United States or Davie, Florida, United States
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States or Davie, Florida, United StatesOn-sitePart TimeAssociates DegreeLarge
Part TimeAssociates DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Mow lawns, trim edges, and cultivate trees, shrubs, and flowers while watering, mulching, and fertilizing plantings. Operate electric and gasoline-powered equipment including mowers, leaf blowers, and tractors to maintain grounds, irrigation systems, and athletic fields. Remove debris, sweep sidewalks, and empty trash receptacles daily. Apply chemicals safely following written directions, keeping detailed logs of spraying activities and chemical usage. Perform general repairs on lighting, fences, and gates, and conduct routine maintenance on all groundskeeping tools and machinery.
Required Qualifications
- The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions
- Skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery
- Have a valid driver's license with a clean record
- A high school diploma or the equivalent
- At least two years of experience in groundskeeping
- Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in planting, cultivating, and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and grasses
- Must be able to lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds on a frequent basis and up to one hundred pounds on an occasional basis
- Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual, electrically powered and/or gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines
- Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of twenty feet
- Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is performed primarily out-of-doors, year-round
- Employees in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather
Desired Qualifications
- The ability to identify and eradicate disease or insect damage to plant and turf materials
- Possession of a public pesticide applicators license
- Knowledge of the use and proper disposal of chemicals used in groundskeeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture)
- Represents Encompass in a positive manner; and is pleasant, tactful, professional, respectful, courteous, and cooperative with supervisors, co-workers, residents, student's vendor representatives, managers, customers, and other departments
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