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Florida Jobs lists this GROUNDSKEEPER - 67012670 opportunity in gainesville, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
GROUNDSKEEPER - POSITION'S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FLPOSITION NUMBER: Multiple VacanciesWorking 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.SALARY RANGE $34,760.00 - $38,236.00 Annually $1,336.92 - $1,470.62 BiweeklyThe hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMowing with riding mower, tractor and/or large mowers.Cleaning fence rows.Leveling grounds for new fences and for planting grass or plants.Ensures campus is clean and is in safe condition.Ensure 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 lubricating weekly and changing oil in equipment.Replace belts whenever necessary, sharpen blades weekly or exchange whenever needed.Ensure the shop is clean and tools are put away correctly and safely.Perform other related duties as required or requested by supervisor.POSITION REQUIREMENTSA 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 INFORMATIONAPD 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), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9). All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at .Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
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gainesville, FL, 32609, US
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