Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper I

Job no: 534901

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department: 63520300 - FS-OPER EG GROUNDS-LANDSCAPE

Classification Title:
Groundskeeper I

Job Description:
Participates in grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, pruning and mulching with hand and/or power equipment.

Installs and removes plant material, i.e. flowers, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, grasses as needed to amend campus landscaping.

Participates in litter and debris collection programs including emptying trash receptacles and replacing plastic liners.

Operates State Vehicle

Participates in preventative maintenance program on departmental equipment.

Performs other related work as assigned

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Position considered as Essential Personnel as defined by UF Policy

This position requires a criminal background check and post offer Health Assessment and Hearing Evaluation.

Employee must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Expected Salary:
$15.00 Hourly based on experience

Minimum Requirements:
Completion of the 9th Grade Education.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of grounds keeping techniques

Skill in using lawn mowers, tree trimmers & cutters and other garden tools

Ability to maintain lawns and grounds

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

GI-BMP Certification

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Multiple vacancies will be filled from this posting.

Position has been reposted, previous applicants are still being considered.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 26 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 09 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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