"Groundskeeper"

Job Details

Department Housing & Residence LifeCompensation $15.00 Hourly

This is work performing landscape maintenance duties including, but not restricted to trash collection, maintenance of indoor and outdoor public areas including courtyards, postal areas, dumpster areas and Housing area proper.

• Daily empty trash containers located in Housing areas, clean ash can & empty. Maintain the courtyards by removing any trash or debris. Continually keep the dumpster/recycling area clean & maintained. Remove any trash or debris from the courtyards, stairways or sidewalks in and around Housing Area. As directed, clean the outdoor cooking grills in and around the Housing Area. As directed, use the leaf blower to clean debris from the A/C units in Osprey Village. As directed, use the gas powered vacuum to maintain the courtyards and parking lots.
• Weeding eating, edging asphalts & cement surfaces a)Edge sidewalks, borders, parking lots, curbs & other permanent turf-adjoining surfaces b)Weed eat areas where no mower can reach c)Use blowers to remove debris from cement and asphalt surfaces d)Check for proper fluid levels and operation e)Wear eye & hearing protection f)Clean equipment g)Possess the ability to carry a weedeater or blower for period of time
• Plant Bed Maintenance a)Weed plant beds b)Rework soil in plant beds by adding the fertilizer, peat and other amendments c)Mulch plant beds d)Wear eye & hearing protection e)Trim trees & bushes f)Clean equipment g)Possess the ability to carry a weedeater or blower for period of time
• Equipment/Shop Maintenance a)Daily inspect the vehicle assigned & maintain proper records b)Follow required PM schedule c)Use assigned vehicle only in the performance of assigned duties d)Return assigned vehicle to maintenance area daily e)Steam clean & grease equipment f)Assist in minor equipment adjustments & repairs g)Provide other service to equipment as directed h)Assist loading & unloading & moving or bags of fertilizer, pesticide & grass seed
• Landscape Construction a)Operate a sod cutter or a vibrating packer, checking for proper fluid levels & operation b)Use rakes, shovels, & other hand tools for finish grading work c)Plant trees and bushes, lays sod & mulches beds d)Remove dead/dying/unwanted trees & plants e)Clean up debris f)Possess the ability to control awkward powerful equipment when in use in uneven terrain

Required QualificationsCompletion of ninth (9th) grade or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Some positions may require possession of a classified driver’s license appropriate to a type of vehicle operated.

Departmental Requirements:

• Knowledge of safe trash disposal techniques Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in proper tree maintenance Skill in safety and effectively operating riding mowers Skill in using supplemental landscape maintenance equipment such as power edgers, blowers, power hedge trimmers, etc
• Ability to use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, lopping shears, pole saws, leaf blower or gas powered vacuum and the like during landscape construction, modification, and maintenance
• Ability to lift and carry loads of 50 pounds of more (bags of fertilizer, bags of grass seed, sod, etc); to push small equipment such as walk behind edgers, mowers and blowers
• Ability to climb stairs, bend or stoop in order to collect trash or debris
• Ability to walk long distances on level and unlevel terrain while using equipment
• Ability to get on and off riding mowers, tricksters and tractors quickly and with ease in cases of emergency
• Ability to understand University rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate information effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work outdoors in all type of weather and within extreme temperature ranges Visual ability, corrected, to observe people and/or vehicles moving through the work are in order to redirect work or equipment to avoid injuries to the people or damage to the vehicles

Statement(s) of UnderstandingThis position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX CoordinatorEqual Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.