Requisition No : 831928

Agency : Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title : OPS GROUNDSKEEPER - 42913134

Pay Plan : Temp

Position Number : 42913134

Salary : $15.00 Hourly

Posting Closing Date : 07 / 08 / 2024

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OPS GROUNDSKEEPER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION

CONTACT :

Joseph Hanus, Phone (863) 508-9488

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in groundskeeping and / or landscaping.

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

individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES :

Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.

JOB DUTIES :

GENERAL STATEMENT : This position helps with general care of the Florida Citrus Arboretum and maintenance of a safe and attractive campus environment.

General care of the Florida Citrus Arboretum which includes, but not limited to, planting trees, trimming trees, removal of trees, mowing, fertilizing, watering, picking of fruit, seed extraction, calibration / spraying of pesticides / herbicides / fungicides and checking irrigation.

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, Zero Turn Lawn Mower, John Deere Gator ATV, Handheld Sprayer, Pressure Washer, Push Mower, String Trimmer, Edger, Blower, and Chainsaw.

Perform minor maintenance and repair equipment used for lawn / irrigation maintenance.

Communicate and coordinate with supervisor, coworkers and visitors in a positive and professional manner.

Makes and documents routine inspections to ensure proper inspection standards and work orders are maintained.

Interacts with the public and others in a friendly and courteous manner. Performs other duties as required in a courteous and professional manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of irrigation systems, herbicides and pesticides.
• Skills in the use of basic lawn and landscape tools and equipment. Using hand power and bench tools; capable of safely operating and maintaining gas-powered equipment.

Pressure washing and painting structures and equipment.

Ability to follow instructions and determine work priorities, ensure proper completion of work assignments in a timely manner;

communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of procedures and methods used in the repair and maintenance of the Department of Agriculture- Plant Industry.
• Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and bend repetitiously.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck.

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com ;
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.
• com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com ;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to : https : / / www.

mybenefits.myflorida.com / health / eligibility and enrollment / ops employees

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 (1-866-663-4735).

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.

Last updated : 2024-06-25