Groundskeeper (Two Vacancies)

Department

The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located in Sarasota, Florida, and is a department of Florida State University. Learn more about The Ringling at .

Responsibilities

On The Ringling's 66-acre grounds, this role regularly:

• Maintains, plants/transplants, and waters trees, plants, shrubs, flowers, and grass as directed.
• Operates equipment such as trimmers, hedgers, mowers, edgers, and sweepers.
• Monitors and reports to supervisor disease/insect damage, weeds, irrigation, and necessary maintenance of equipment. Treats issues as directed by supervisor.

As needed this role:

• Provides information about the plants to visitors and responds to questions.
• Fertilizes plants, shrubs, trees and grass on a seasonal basis.
• Performs other duties and assists with special events as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of 9th grade education or higher.

• Please note the minimum age is 18 years due to the need to drive golf carts and other state-owned equipment.

• Ability to:

• Lift/carry up to 50 pounds frequently

• Climb ladders/use lifts

• Walk significant distances

• Work in extreme weather conditions.

• Valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

• Driver's Permits are not allowable.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant groundskeeping knowledge including:

• Mowing
• Edging
• Planting
• Leaf Blowing
• Pruning/Trimming
• Raking/Mulching

Ability to:

• Work well with others to achieve common goals with teamwork and cooperation.
• Remain calm and composed, even in stressful or challenging situations.
• Communicate in a respectful and effective manner in-person, written, and over two-way radios.
• Stay focused for long periods of time.
• Work independently and as a team.

Contact Info

For more information, technical assistance, or should you require accommodations for the application or interview processes, please contact Ringling Human Resources at ... or ....

University Information

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Anticipated Salary Range

The anticipated starting salary for this position is $33,408 and will be commensurate with experience and education.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at . If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Veterans' Preference

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post secondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Veterans' Preference applies to University Support Personnel System (USPS) positions only.

IMPORTANT: To claim Veterans' Preference, select "yes" to the question on the application questionnaire and upload a DD-214 (or equivalent), the Veterans' Preference Certification form, and other documentation if applicable with your online application before midnight of the position closing date.

Click the links for eligibility information and required documentation, or call FSU Human Resources at ....

Considerations

• This is a USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check to include fingerprinting.
• Work Location: Sarasota, FL
• This advertisement is to fill two roles.
• If hired, candidate must obtain a lift certification within year of hire and be physically able and willing to operate an aerial lift, forklift, etc. All training would be provided by The Ringling.
• This posting is being readvertised. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Working Hours

• 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday - Friday with a half-hour meal period.
• Please note, the incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule including weekends based on the needs of The Ringling.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.