Groundskeeper

Job Summary

Santa Fe College’s Facilities Services supports the college’s mission by creating environments that sustain the needs of the college community. The department maintains and enhances college facilities, grounds and infrastructure in a safe and responsible manner. SF’s values reside directly in the department’s dedication to quality service for students, employees, and the community. The Groundskeeper maintains the aesthetic quality and appearance of Santa Fe College outdoor grounds and landscaping, and is responsible for identifying, selecting, mixing, and applying chemical or manual solutions for control of weeds, insects, and/or pests.

Grounds Supervisor

• Maintains grounds by cutting, mowing, edging, and trimming grass, plants, and shrubberies.
• Plants flowers, trees and shrubs; transplants and mulches as necessary.
• Prunes shrubs and trees using the appropriate technique according to the type of plant.
• Keeps grounds free of debris, leaves, brush and weeds from areas such as walks, stairs, roadways, and parking facilities.
• Identifies common landscape weeds and applies control measures.
• Monitors and maintains the watering needs of the grounds.
• Maintains college pathways and roads, cleans drains, and sweeps and blows debris.
• Implements landscape improvement projects using appropriate plants and landscape material.
• Operates equipment pertinent to completion of all grounds and landscape tasks including but not limited to mowers, weed eaters, blowers, tractors, chain saws, and hand tools.
• Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• May help with set‑ups for college related functions.
• Gathers and removes litter and trash from all areas of college grounds.
• Promotes and adheres to all recognized safety practices and standards.
• Works safely and effectively around the public.
• Assists other trades as needed.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines and laws/regulations governing public employees, including document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Department of Environmental Protection applicator license for indoor/outdoor pest control must be obtained within six (6) months of employment if not already completed.

• A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Applicants must have a valid Florida Class E Operator (driver’s) license and be authorized to drive for the college.

• Prior experience maintaining large grounds.

• Multi-cultural Environment: Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change: Able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in a rapid‑growth environment.
• Communication: Able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using the preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement: Able to make well‑reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Ethics: Able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job‑related actions.
• Organization & Time Management: Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving: Proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and…