Groundskeeper - Valencia College : Job Details

About this Position Posting Detail Information Position Number HR0049.00000 Position Title Groundskeeper Job Type Staff FT/PT Part-Time Employee Class Description C3-Staff PT (ed. support) General Position Description Performs landscape and hardscape maintenance duties using the proper equipment, supplies and horticultural procedures so that the campus maintains an aesthetically pleasing and safe condition at all times. Flexible Work Arrangement Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate. Grade 2023 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Number S3459P Location(s) Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Monday through Friday: 6:00am - 10:00am Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 08/19/2025 Posting End Date 08/26/2025 Open Until Filled No Quicklink for Posting Posting Detail Information Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) DetailsSalary Range $17.92 per hour Essential Job Functions Description of Job Function 1. Grounds Management: Provide timely, professional routine maintenance of Central Florida turf, shrubs, groundcover and bedding plants keeping them in optimal condition through the use of proper horticultural practices and manual and power landscape equipment. Minimum of 1 year experience using gas pruners/shears, stick edger's, backpack blowers, z-turn and walk-behind mowers, chain saws, hand pruners, hand saws, hedge trimmers and other equipment common in the maintenance of aesthetically pleasing and safe ornamental and native landscapes. Removing weeds, invasive plants, and miscellaneous debris from beds and tree rings. Pruning plant materials in accordance with Florida Grades and Standards and acceptable horticultural practices. Scouting and reporting any physical, pest, or cultural damage and assisting in removing and replacing plant material and installing new landscape projects. Description of Job Function 2. Hardscape Management: Utilize hand and power equipment to maintain clean and safe hardscapes throughout campus including parking lots, sidewalks, patios, building entrances and streets. Reporting damage to sidewalks and streets and assisting in the repair of concrete and paver hardscapes as needed. Perform routine pressure washing to maintain vertical and horizontal hard surfaces in clean condition. Removal of graffiti, stickers, signage, etc. to maintain pleasing and safe environment. Description of Job Function 3. Policing/Solid Waste Removal/Recycling: Remove litter, debris, and miscellaneous items from turf, beds and hardscapes throughout campus. Service trash receptacles by replacing garbage bags and depositing refuse into dumpsters. Ensures that recycling is retrieved and placed in the proper receptacles for collection. Description of Job Function 4. Irrigation: Assist with irrigation monitoring, inspection, installation and repairs as needed. Hand watering of areas not covered by automatic irrigation. Description of Job Function 5. Meetings/Education: Attend department meetings intended to present operational, safety and horticultural topics to all Grounds Department members. Attend other continuing education opportunities including field trips, on/off site presentations, etc. Description of Job Function 6. Equipment Maintenance: Proper usage and storage of all equipment. Report any needed repairs for malfunctioning or damaged equipment and removing them from the equipment inventory until they are functioning properly. Experienced in sharpening blades, changing trimmer string, maintaining fluid levels and other basic routine maintenance on all power equipment. Description of Job Function 7. Safety: Practice safe work habits including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Use of equipment and supplies in a manner that prevents personal injury, injury to others or damage to property. Description of Job Function 8. Emergency Preparedness/Clean Up: Ensure the campus is ready for, and cleaned up after weather-related emergencies. Description of Job Function 9. Furniture Moving: Move furniture, event set up related items as needed. Description of Job Function 10. Performs other duties as assigned.