Department
FSU Facilities
Responsibilities
Plans, schedules, and prioritize work activities and assignments for members of the work unit. Provides on the job training in groundskeeping and landscaping techniques. Inspects work and provides feedback performed by members of the work unit. Evaluates employee performance and counsel employees as needed regarding job performance. Supports staffing decisions, including hiring, performance coaching, and separations, by providing recommendations to leadership for assigned reports. Coordinates and approves leave requests, and certifies time worked for members of the work unit.
Performs groundskeeping maintenance tasks around buildings and on campus. This includes watering trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and annuals. Pulling weeds from flower beds and removing vines from landscape and buildings. Trims, mows, edges, rakes, and removes debris. Installs inert ground covers. Safely operates and maintains grounds equipment to ensure the health and appearance of university grounds. Ensures that all manual and power equipment is in proper working condition. Responsible for small landscape renovation projects.
Operates University vehicles, and performs other duties as assigned in support of the departments goals and objectives.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency and two years experience or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to two years. Relevant training may substitute for experience.
A valid Florida or Georgia drivers license or the ability to obtain one.
University Information
One of the nations elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Veterans Preference
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.
IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.
Click the links for Veterans' Preference eligibility requirements and Veterans' Preference required documentation (PDF), or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.
Considerations
This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.