Groundskeeper/Landscaper
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Location : Altamonte Springs, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202500099
Department: Leisure Services
Division: PLM&O
Opening Date: 07/08/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Function
Prepare City facilities for community use, programs and events. May be solely responsible for the maintenance and care of turf areas during events. Must be able to interact with the public when necessary.
Tasks/Duties
- Prepare, mow and edge turf area facilities for programs, community use and events.
- Assist in the maintenance of facility areas.
- Operate miscellaneous specialized turf equipment, farm-style tractor, mowers and City vehicles.
- Apply fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides as directed.
- May work in greenhouse production of annual and perennials plants.
- Ensure safe and proper use of tools and equipment. Transport equipment to Fleet Maintenance according to preventive maintenance schedule.
- Perform maintenance duties to include mowing, shoveling, laying of sod, digging ditches and duties as directed. Identify and inform manager of insects, diseases and nutrient deficiencies within the turf.
- Assist with Leisure Services Department projects and events as assigned.
- Install and repair irrigation systems throughout the facility.
- Responsible for the proper care of turf field maintenance to include grooming infields, and sports fields for all programs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
- In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
- Complete required trainings as specifiedwithin the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year experience with landscape maintenance equipment in a commercial environment.
- Able to work any and all combinations of shift assignments, which includes any Sunday, holiday, evening, and weekend, and be flexible to work any shift.
- Valid driver license. Must obtain Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.
PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Experience in ball field care and maintenance.
- Six (6) months horticultural experience to include knowledge of various plant materials, trees and annuals.
- Six (6) months experience with irrigation maintenance.
- Experience in greenhouse or nursery operations.
- Experience operating trucks, small rollers, tractors and similar turf equipment.
- Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.
The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held. Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.
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Do you have one (1) year experience with landscape maintenance equipment in a commercial environment?
- No
- Yes
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Do you possess a valid Class E driver license? Out of state licenses are acceptable. If hired, employee will have thirty (30) days to acquire State of Florida driver license.
- Yes
- No
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Are you able to work any and all combinations of shift assignments, which includes any Sunday, holiday, evening, and weekend, and be flexible to work any shift?
- No
- Yes
Required Question
- Location:
- Altamonte Springs
- Job Type:
- FullTime
