Groundskeeper II Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives. About this role Responsible for performing various duties related to maintaining the grounds and landscaping of the College, including cutting and edging lawn areas using lawn maintenance equipment. Maintains and installs landscape materials and ornamental plants. Operates skid steer, scissor lift, bucket truck, small dump truck, and other light equipment used in care of grounds. Works rotating weekends and a fluctuating schedule including evenings, weekends, and college closings. What a day of a Groundskeeper II looks like: Cuts and edges lawn areas using manual and ride-on lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, edger’s or other lawn maintenance equipment. Maintains areas of campus with ornamental plants by hand weeding, pruning, trimming trees and shrubs. Installs landscaping materials including sod, plants, mulch and trees to provide neat and attractive grounds. Keeps department and campus facilities in clean, litter-free and in an orderly condition, to include parking lots and external building areas. Performs general clean up or grounds keeping duties according to the needs of the department. Hauls collected debris to onsite refuse collection location. Routinely operates light equipment and various attachments including dump truck, bucket trucks and other related equipment. Places cigarette urns in appropriate areas on campus, replace broken urns and change urns as required. Washes related equipment and vehicles used within the scope of the job, as needed. Performs preventative maintenance on grounds equipment consistent with equipment recommendations. Repairs and replaces defective parts from related equipment, as needed. Performs preventive maintenance on college vehicles such as checking battery and radiator fluid levels restoring water or other fluid when necessary. Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation. Reports any observed problems to supervisor. Plans, directs, and controls the work of people who do not report directly to you, but who provide support to the goals and objectives of your organization. Maintains and perform in a safe workplace. Follows established safety practices. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED One year of related experience

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Office Professional or similar application General knowledge of various invasive non- native plants General knowledge of irrigation and repairs Skilled in: Delivering a high level of customer service Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness Ability to: Use a variety hand and power tools, machines, and equipment

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Regular physical attendance required Valid Florida driver’s license

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds Reach and grasp objects Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl Stand for extended periods of time Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color Communicate information orally and in writing Receive and understand information through oral and written communication Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level and other conditions Operate a motor vehicle Work a fluctuating work schedule This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. The minimum base pay for this position starts at $15.38 hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience. Wait, there is more!

Culture:

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits:

Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness:

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks:

Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development:

Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

Retirement Investments:

State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

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Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered. Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel. Application Deadline This position will close on May 21, 2025 at 11:59pm About the College Palm Beach State College, Florida’s first public community college was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor’s and associate degrees, professional certificates and workforce development programs. With more than 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance and paid time off. An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer In accordance with The Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as “the Sunshine Laws,” all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record. Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the employment process should contact the Assistant Director of Human Resources/Equity Officer or Executive Director of Human Resources, at (561) 868-3114 or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints need to be filed within 180 days from the closing date of the position for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated and a timely response provided. The College prohibits the retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure. Accommodations Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (561) 868-3114 for assistance.