Groundskeeper

General Description / Primary Purpose:This position has demonstrated competence in every landscape and grounds task, including maintenance of turf, landscape beds, trees and associated tools and equipment.Job Function:95% Technical Skills and responsibilities of a Groundskeeper. Landscape Maintenance. Troubleshoots landscape issues. Manage landscape installation. Equipment operation and Safety.Marginal Functions:5% Participates in work with other Landscape and Grounds crews and other Physical Facilities departments as needed. Assists with campus emergencies and special events as directed by supervisor. This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In the event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed.Supervision Received:Close supervision. The incumbent's work is reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy and to ensure instructions are being followed.Required QualificationsNature of Work: This is work providing services to help keep the campus maintained in a suitable manner.Typical Responsibilities: Provides campus beautification efforts which could include custodial work (e.g. sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes and buffs floors, etc.) recycling work, or groundskeeping duties (e.g., Rakes, grades, excavates and prepares grounds. Cuts and maintains lawns and/or grass. Removes soil, rubbish and leaves from grounds. May make simple repairs to buildings or equipment, and reports more extensive damage. May replaces light bulbs. May operate various types of equipment (e.g. buffer, trimmers, hedgers, mowers and sweepers). May dispose of contaminated trash and waste materials. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.Required Qualifications: Completion of ninth (9th) grade required; HS Diploma preferred. Some positions may require possession of a classified drivers license appropriate to a type of vehicle operated.Statement(s) of UnderstandingThis position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX CoordinatorEqual OpportunityThe University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.[]{style=

Created: 2025-12-04