Groundskeeper I

What We Offer At Palm Beach State College Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for performing various duties related to maintaining the grounds and landscaping at the College. Cuts and edges lawn areas using lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, edgers and other lawn maintenance equipment. What a day of a Groundskeeper I looks like: Maintains areas of campus with ornamental plants by hand weeding, pruning, trimming trees and shrubs. Installs landscaping materials including sod, plants, mulch and trees to provide neat and attractive grounds. Performs general clean up or grounds keeping duties according to the needs of the department. Hauls collected debris to onsite refuse collection location. Places cigarette urns in appropriate areas on campus, replaces broken urns and changes urns as required. Washes related equipment and vehicles used within the scope of the job as needed. Performs preventive maintenance on college vehicles such as checking battery and radiator fluid levels restoring water or other fluid when necessary. Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation. Reports any observed problems to supervisor. Keeps department and campus facilities in clean, litter-free and in an orderly condition. Maintains and cleans various college areas such as parking lots and external building areas. Follows established safety practices. Maintains and perform in a safe workplace. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED Skills and Knowledge Microsoft Office Professional or similar application Delivering a high level of customer service Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness Use a variety hand and power tools, machines, and equipment Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements Regular physical attendance required Valid Florida driver’s license Work Environment and Physical Demand Frequency: Lift or carry objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Daily: Lift or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Weekly: Reach and grasp objects. Daily: Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Daily: Stand for extended periods of time. Daily: Climb ladders and stairs. Weekly: Use of video display terminal. Daily: Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. Daily: Communicate information verbally. Daily: Communicate information in writing. Daily: Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury. Daily: Work performed outdoors. Daily: Exposed to extreme temperatures. Occasionally Utilization of personal protective equipment. Daily Operate a motor vehicle. Weekly Work a fluctuating work schedule. Occasionally Benefits Culture: Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging. Education Benefits: Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution. Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more. Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off. Panther Perks: Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more. Professional Development: Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more. Retirement Investments: State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans. Pay The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.80/ hour, however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. Schedule Open until filled with an initial review date of November 5, 2026. About the College Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Equal Opportunity / Disability Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at View phone number on click.appcast.io or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Palm Beach State College