GROUNDSKEEPER

GROUNDSKEEPER - 67012840

POSITION'S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: Multiple Vacancies

WORKING HOURS: Monday – Friday. 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mowing with riding mower, tractor and/or large mowers.
• Cleaning fence rows.
• Leveling grounds for new fences and for planting grass or plants.
• Ensuring campus is clean and in safe condition.
• Ensuring safety when operating equipment.
• Pick up trash around campus and dispose of it properly.
• Pick up and dispose of bio-hazardous materials properly.
• Preventative maintenance on equipment such as: lubricate weekly and change oil in equipment.
• Replace belts whenever necessary, sharpen blades weekly or exchange whenever needed.
• Ensuring the shop is clean and tools are put away correctly and safely.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested by supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Florida Driver's License.
• Corrective Lenses Restricted license is acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of: Lawn mowers, tractors, and various outdoor groundskeeping equipment.
• Ability to: lift 50 pounds. Use hand tools. Use lawn mowers, tractors, edgers and weed eaters. Follow verbal and written instructions. Operate a backhoe and forklift.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.