Groundskeeper III
Landscaper / Groundskeeping
Groundskeeper III
Job no: 541049
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 III
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Completion of ninth grade and two years of relevant experience.
Job Description:
Leads crew of Groundskeepers while performing landscape and grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, and tree, shrub and flower planting by hand and/or power equipment. Drives State vehicles to and from job site.
Receives and carries out instructions from higher level supervision. Responsible for giving verbal and written reports on employees' progress and performance to area supervisor.
Inspects assigned areas and initiates corrective action when appropriate.
Assists in training grounds keeping employees.
Performs other related work required of this position.
Employee must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician (FCLMT) designation from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
Employee must possess and maintain valid Florida Class E driver's license.
Employee must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment GI-BMP Certification
Employee must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment Limited Use Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide License
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESMENT.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Expected Salary:
$17.00 Hourly based on experience
Required Qualifications:
Completion of ninth grade and two years of relevant experience.
Preferred:
Ability to identify plants
Ability to identify horticultural pests
Ability to design small landscapes Experience in managing landscape employees
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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Job no: 541049
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 III
Classification Minimum Requirements:
Completion of ninth grade and two years of relevant experience.
Job Description:
Leads crew of Groundskeepers while performing landscape and grounds maintenance activities including mowing, edging, string trimming, weeding, pruning, mulching, fertilizing, and tree, shrub and flower planting by hand and/or power equipment. Drives State vehicles to and from job site.
Receives and carries out instructions from higher level supervision. Responsible for giving verbal and written reports on employees' progress and performance to area supervisor.
Inspects assigned areas and initiates corrective action when appropriate.
Assists in training grounds keeping employees.
Performs other related work required of this position.
Employee must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment Certified Landscape Maintenance Technician (FCLMT) designation from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
Employee must possess and maintain valid Florida Class E driver's license.
Employee must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment GI-BMP Certification
Employee must possess or obtain within (6) months of employment Limited Use Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide License
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND POST OFFER HEALTH ASSESMENT.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:
6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Expected Salary:
$17.00 Hourly based on experience
Required Qualifications:
Completion of ninth grade and two years of relevant experience.
Preferred:
Ability to identify plants
Ability to identify horticultural pests
Ability to design small landscapes Experience in managing landscape employees
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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