Groundskeeper Job at Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University Fort Pierce, FL
$15 - $18 an hour
For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit
www.fau.edu/jobs
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Position Summary:
FAU Harbor Branch, located in Ft. Pierce, is a research institute focusing on marine science and oceanography. Over 200 scientists, staff and students work and study at the site. The Physical Plant department supports these efforts by maintaining the labs, grounds, offices, and campus infrastructure.
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Groundskeeper. - Fort Pierce, FL
Summary of responsibilities include:
- Utilizing proper PPE, keep walking and driving areas clear of debris, leaves and trash by utilizing leaf blower, rakes and brooms. Keep parking areas free of weeds and debris. Maintain flower beds and grasses in a neat appearance.
- Wearing proper PPE, maintain lawn areas utilizing commercial lawn mowers, tractors and string trimmers. Operate equipment safely on inclines and near ponds.
- Assist in securing equipment and buildings during storm preparation; restoring and clean up post storms. Assist in landscape improvement projects. Assist in set-up for special events.
- Trim bushes, hedges and limbs to maintain line of sight and aesthetics using saws and machetes. Trim trees as needed utilizing chain saws.
- Maintain and clean lawn equipment in a serviced and ready condition.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
- Flexible work arrangement plans -
https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php
- Sick Leave Pool Program
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion)!!
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -
https://www.fau.edu/hr/files/COMMUNITY_ENGAGEMENT_VOLUNTEER_LEAVE4-2015.pdf
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at
https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of ninth grade and one year of appropriate experience required.
Experience using commercial lawn mowers, tractors and string trimmers preferred.
Experience using a chainsaw preferred.
Valid Florida driver license required.
Ability to occasionally work outside of normal hours for special events preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate with faculty, staff and students preferred.
Salary:
$15.00 - $18.00 per hour.
College or Department:
Harbor Branch Physical Plant
Location:
Harbor Branch (HBOI)
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline:
2023-05-23
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans, spouses of eligible veterans, and certain family members of eligible veterans, in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 295.07. Please submit your DD214 (Member 4 preferred) showing your dates and character of service with your application as an attachment or fax to 561-297-3915 or scan and email to jobs@fau.edu, prior to the closing date of the position. If faxing your DD214, please also send an email to jobs@fau.edu to notify us that the form was faxed, make sure the email includes your name and the REQ# of the job that was applied to.
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.
A resume and a cover letter are required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents will result in disqualification.
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