Groundskeeper – Department of Port Ops Maintenance Ops Jobs

Overview

Position Title: Groundskeeper

Company: City Of Broward

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description:

Performs work involving the development and care of grounds, shrubbery and plants, and the performance of irrigation maintenance and repairs.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises the activities of subordinate workers assigned to assist in the performance of gardening and grounds keeping.
• Mows grass; plants and transplants shrubs; fertilizes lawn and plants; trims bushes and trees; sprays lawns and shrubs to control insects, diseases, and pests.
• Operates power mowers, trimmers, sprayers, chain saws, and other tools; maintains equipment in good working condition.
• Rakes and removes grass cuttings and leaves; sweeps adjacent streets and walkways; loads and unloads soil, sand, sod, rock, gravel and other ground covering materials, as required.
• Uses standard gardening tools in maintenance work; performs irrigation system maintenance and repairs; waters plants manually, as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
• Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, with occasional requirements for work after regular business hours.
• Requires six (6) months experience in landscape maintenance, grounds keeping, irrigation repair or closely related experience.