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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 at the College. Cuts and edges lawn areas using lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, edgers and other lawn maintenance equipment.

What a day of a Groundskeeper I looks like:

• 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.
• Performs general clean up or grounds keeping duties according to the needs of the department. Hauls collected debris to onsite refuse collection location.
• Places cigarette urns in appropriate areas on campus, replaces broken urns and changes urns as required.
• Washes related equipment and vehicles used within the scope of the job as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on college vehicles such as checking battery and radiator fluid levels restoring water or other fluid when necessary.
• Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operation. Reports any observed problems to supervisor.
• Keeps department and campus facilities in clean, litter-free and in an orderly condition. Maintains and cleans various college areas such as parking lots and external building areas.
• Follows established safety practices. Maintains and perform in a safe workplace.
• 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
• Some related experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

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 - Frequency

• Lift or carry objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds. - Daily
• Lift or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds. - Weekly
• Reach and grasp objects. - Daily
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. - Daily
• Stand for extended periods of time. - Daily
• Climb ladders and stairs. - Weekly
• Use of video display terminal. - Daily
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication. - Daily
• Communicate information verbally. - Daily
• Communicate information in writing. - Daily
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury. - Daily
• Work performed outdoors. - Daily
• Exposed to extreme temperatures. - Occasionally
• Utilization of personal protective equipment. - Daily
• Operate a motor vehicle. - Weekly
• Work a fluctuating work schedule. - Occasionally

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 service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members 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 $15.80/ hour, however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of November 5, 2026.

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.

READY TO APPLY? Here's your application preparation!

Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:

• 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 is open until filled