Groundskeeper (Two Vacancies)

On The Ringling's 66-acre grounds, this role regularly:

• Maintains, plants/transplants, and waters trees, plants, shrubs, flowers, and grass as directed.
• Operates equipment such as trimmers, hedgers, mowers, edgers, and sweepers.
• Monitors and reports to supervisor disease/insect damage, weeds, irrigation, and necessary maintenance of equipment. Treats issues as directed by supervisor.

As needed this role:

• Provides information about the plants to visitors and responds to questions. 
• Fertilizes plants, shrubs, trees and grass on a seasonal basis.
• Performs other duties and assists with special events as assigned.

Skills relevant to this role includes:

• Relevant groundskeeping knowledge including:
  • Mowing
  • Edging
  • Planting
  • Leaf Blowing
  • Pruning/Trimming 
  • Raking/Mulching
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Education 

• 9th grade education or higher 
  • Please note the minimum age is 18 years due to the need to drive golf carts and other state-owned equipment. 

Physical 

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds frequently, climb ladders/use lifts, walk significant distances, and work in extreme weather conditions.

Skills 

• Valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
  • This role uses motorized vehicles to traverse campus and permits will not be accepted. 

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via 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.

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 eligibility information and required documentation,  or call FSU Human Resources at (850) 644-6034.

Rate of Pay: $16 + per hour based on the education, skills, and experience of the selected candidate. Find out more about our comprehensive benefits and leave package under the "FSU Total Rewards" section. 
Working Hours: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday - Friday with a half-hour meal period. Please note, the incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule including weekends based on the needs of The Ringling.

• This position is based in Sarasota, FL.
• This is a USPS (University Support Personnel System) position. 
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check to include fingerprinting.
• This advertisement is to fill two roles.
  • If hired, candidate must obtain a lift certification within year of hire and be physically able and willing to operate an aerial lift, forklift, etc. All training would be provided by The Ringling. 
• This posting is being readvertised.  Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

For more information, technical assistance, or should you require accommodations for the application or interview processes, please contact Ringling Human Resources at 941-358-2773 or employment@ringling.org.

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