Landscaper

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains grounds by cutting, mowing, edging, and trimming grass, flower beds, and shrubberies.

2. Plants and maintains vegetation, such as trees and shrubs.

3. Clears debris, leaves, brush, and weeds from walkways, stairs, roads, ramps, and parking areas.

4. Maintains groundskeeping manual tools and equipment, such as rakes, step ladders, pruning shears, hand edgers, loppers, and shovels.

5. Operates power and motorized equipment, such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, and mowers.

6. Inspects and completes minor repairs to irrigation system.

7 Assists other departments with event set-up.

8. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

2. One year of landscaping or groundskeeping experience.

3. Valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of employment, with acceptable driving record.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two years of related landscaping, groundskeeping, or irrigation experience.

2. State certifications in Public Application and Limited Lawn and Ornamental Licensing by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the purchase and supervision of spraying regulated and restricted pesticides, or ability to obtain certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of and ability to safely operate and maintain standard manual and power/motorized groundskeeping tools and equipment.

2. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

3. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

4. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

5. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

6. Committed to working in a multicultural environment.

7. Ability to display quality customer service in keeping with the College’s core values.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Works primarily in an outside environment with exposure to various weather conditions.

2. Works with hazardous materials.

3. Must wear protective gear.

4. May be assigned to various campus sites.

5. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., unassisted.

6. Required to drive College vehicles.

PHYSICAL ABILITY ASSESSMENT:

Per College Policy 1.020 and 2.020, and College Procedure 2.0350:

1. Final hire/appointment of a candidate offered employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a job-related physical ability assessment.

2. Current employees may be referred for a job-related physical ability assessment or reassessment upon their supervisor’s recommendation and subsequent approval by the Office of Human Resources, or upon the recommendation of the Office of Human Resources.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference.

Read More About ResponsibilitiesPay Benefits and Work Schedule

Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $33,274 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)

• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages

• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center

• FRS retirement and other options

• Professional Development and Paid Tuition

• Free on campus parking

Read More About Pay Benefits and Work ScheduleConditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

Read More About Conditions of EmploymentHow to Apply

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.

TO ATTACH ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:

• From the Seminole State College Home page , scroll to the bottom and click on Employment

• Click on Complete or Review an Existing Application

• Select either Sign In with existing username and password or New User to create an account

• Click on My Job Applications to view applied jobs, resumes and attachments

• Click on the + under My Cover Letters and Attachments to attach documents.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. To claim Veteran's Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application.

Read More About How to ApplyEqual Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone (212) 966-6311 or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

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