Senior Groundskeeper (17255)

Job ID: 5118

Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida A&M
University’s Facilities, Planning, Construction and Safety/Plant Operations and Maintenance Department (Grounds Shop) is pleased to announce
the acceptance of qualified applications for the Senior Groundskeeper
vacancy.

Responsibilities

Supervise
subordinates engaged in grounds keeping maintenance and landscaping renovations to include the following activities: Provide on-the-job
training in landscaping/landscaping techniques; Provide daily work assignments for members of the work unit; Inspect work performed by
subordinates, counsel as necessary and initiate corrective action when necessary; Approve/disapprove requests for leave and certify time
worked for subordinates; Evaluate employees’ performance and prepare Employee Performance Evaluation forms; Inform subordinates of all
relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures and provides access to all related documents Assess and documents
subordinates’ ability to comply with all relevant University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures; Employ measures of
accountability for compliance with University Regulations and Internal Operating Procedures; Conduct and document performance evaluations in
a timely manner for each subordinate, in accordance with University Regulations and Internal Operating
Procedures.

Perform the following general landscaping maintenance tasks around buildings and campus areas; Watering of
Plant Materials: trees, shrubs, ground covers, and annual flowers; Trimming, mowing, edging, weed eating, raking, and removing debris;
Installation of small landscape renovation projects; and, perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or higher
authority.

Minimum
Qualifications

Completion of the nineth grade and two years of team lead
experience.

Recommended
Competencies

Knowledge of landscape design principles;
Knowledge of methods used in the growth of
grass, shrubs and trees;
Ability to identify plant diseases, insects and take corrective actions;
Ability to utilize problem-solving
techniques;
Ability to prioritize workload;
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and
procedures;
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
Ability to be tactful and work independently;
Ability to bend, kneel
and lift a minimum of 25 pounds;
Ability to stand for a minimum of two (2) hours without a break;
Ability to work outside in North
Florida temperature extremes; and,
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
others.

Anticipated Salary Range

The salary
for this position is $33,066 annually.

Licenses and
Certifications

Must maintain a valid Driver’s
License.

Pay Plan

This is an USPS
(University Support Personnel System) position.

Conditions of
Employment

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of
criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other
educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens
or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work
in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of
employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in
service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S.
Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the
State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide
documentation.

How To
Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.
Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must
apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records
law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require
a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity
Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the
University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Schedule

Scheduled work hours are
6:00am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is an essential position that is expected to
function during emergency
situations.

Veterans’

Preference will
be given to eligible Veterans’ and spouses of Veterans’ as required by Florida Statutes.