Location: Winter Haven,FL, USA
Requisition No: 841567
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: GROUNDSKEEPER - 42004444
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42004444
Salary: $39,000.00-$42,900.00
Posting Closing Date: 12/06/2024
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GROUNDSKEEPER
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
* OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*
CONTACT:
Joseph Hanus, (863) ###-####
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in groundskeeping and/or landscaping.
Requires possession of a valid Driver License.
* ATTENTION CANDIDATES*
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
* All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
* Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
* Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, when necessary.
JOB DUTIES:
GENERAL STATEMENT: This position will assist with general care and maintenance of the Florida Citrus Arboretum, Cowperthwaite Building grounds, and the Dundee Biological Control Facility to ensure a safe and attractive campus environment.
General care of the Florida Citrus Arboretum and other assigned facilities which includes, but not limited to, detecting and monitoring pest populations, planting trees, trimming trees, removal of trees, mowing, fertilizing, watering, picking of fruit, seed extraction, calibration/spraying of pesticides/herbicides/fungicides and checking irrigation system(s).
General maintenance of grounds which includes, but is not limited to, shrub trimming, ornamental pruning, daily sidewalk, and parking lot clearing, litter and trash removal, weed removal, leaf pick-up and removal, mulching, planting trees and shrubs, ornamentals and flowers, campus fertilization, grass mowing, trimming and maintaining trees.
Safely operate Tractor, Airblast sprayer, Herbicide Boom, Tractor Mower, Zero Turn Lawn Mower, John Deere Gator ATV, Handheld Sprayer, Pressure Washer, Push Mower, String Trimmer, Edger, Blower, Chainsaw, and other power equipment as needed.
Maintain a working knowledge of current citrus varieties housed within the Arboretum. Inspect tree signs for damage, faded print, and ensure they are accurately placed for each tree. Replace signs as needed. Coordinate and facilitate tours of the Arboretum as needed.
Perform routine inspections, minor maintenance, repairs, and complete proper documentation on the equipment used for lawn/irrigation maintenance.
Assist with documenting pesticide spray applications to ensure proper records are documented and maintained.
Perform other duties as assigned by management, which may include occasional travel to other facilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Knowledge of citriculture.
* Knowledge of irrigation systems, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
* Skill in the use of basic lawn and landscape tools and equipment.
* Skill in the use of hand, power, and bench tools.
* Ability to safely operate and maintain gas-powered equipment.
* Ability to follow instructions and determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments in a timely manner.
* Ability to effectively communicate and interact with the public and others in a friendly and courteous manner.
* Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
* Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
* Ability to lift and transport up to 50-pound objects and bend repetitiously.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
* Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
* Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
* State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
* Flexible Spending Accounts;
* Tuition waivers;
* And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the Total Compensation Estimator Tool located above under the Posting Closing Date.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-###-####). 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 112.0455, 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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33831 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33880 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33884 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33881