What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at University of North Florida?
Nature 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.
Technical Skills and responsibilities of a Groundskeeper. Landscape Maintenance. Troubleshoots landscape issues. Manage landscape installation. Equipment operation and Safety. 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.
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.
**Department**
Physical Facilities, Grounds
**Compensation**
$15.00 Hourly
**Equal Opportunity**
In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, 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.
**Carnegie**
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
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.
Technical Skills and responsibilities of a Groundskeeper. Landscape Maintenance. Troubleshoots landscape issues. Manage landscape installation. Equipment operation and Safety. 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.
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.
**Department**
Physical Facilities, Grounds
**Compensation**
$15.00 Hourly
**Equal Opportunity**
In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, 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.
**Carnegie**
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the Universitys collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNFs mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
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