Groundskeeper #11275

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of landscaping and grounds maintenance experience or experience operating heavy machinery and tools.
• Must have own transportation to report to other College campuses as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mows, cuts, trims, edges, weeds and maintains College grounds. Operates lift/bucket truck to trim trees up to 30’. Performs other landscaping tasks as directed.
• Empties trash into truck and hauls to dump for disposal.
• Collects recycling materials such as newspapers, glass, aluminum and metal and prepares for delivery.
• Operates blower to clear debris from sidewalks, parking lots and other areas.
• Maintains plants by weeding and spraying pesticides and fertilizers. Plants shrubbery, trees, and flowers. Prunes and trims trees and shrubbery.
• Performs maintenance and minor repairs of grounds equipment. Informs supervisor if equipment needs advanced service.
• Drives College vehicles and operates golf carts and light trucks to retrieve/return supplies, equipment, tools, etc.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information. Attends professional seminars and/or conferences to improve professional skills.
• Gathers, verifies, and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for assigned area.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Must be able to follow oral and/or written communications.
• Must have computer knowledge to clock in/out and view other personnel related information.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Veteran's Preference Information:

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with the statute and requires the applicant to submit eligible documentation such as a DD-214 (or equivalent). If you are submitting a copy of a DD-214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted and/or removed.

This position may be subject to a criminal background screening as a condition of employment.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or email HR@daytonastate.edu.

Daytona State College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. Click here to view the College’s statement of non-discrimination.