Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

The Florida Department of Military Affairs is seeking a Groundskeeper. This position is located in Starke, FL. The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

Our benefits include: health insurance, life insurance, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance, retirement benefits, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, opportunities for career advancement, tuition waiver for public college courses, and training opportunities.

Conditions of employment include: new employees will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program, and obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

As a candidate, you are required to provide documentation to verify meeting these minimum qualifications: a high school diploma or equivalent; and one (1) year experience landscaping or maintaining grounds and property or related work.

Physical requirements include: ability to bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, grasp, push, and pull; manual dexterity with hands and fingers; and ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs. or more.

Duties and responsibilities include: ensuring proper maintenance of base lawns, shrubs, and trees; operating hand tools and equipment; and performing minor maintenance and repairs on lawn equipment.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: knowledge of the structure and content of the English language; principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances; and skills in controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Special reminders include: the State of Florida and the Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program; male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday; all members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis; and the State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.