Landscaper/Grounds Keeper Needed!

4800 US Hwy 301 N near Orient Rd, Tampa FL

Description

Apply Here: Starting at $14.00! FSFA Landscape and Grounds keepers support a beautiful landscape environment by ensuring proper quality of care of plant life, including all planting, fertilizing, trimming of trees and hedging of shrubs, planting flower beds and setting up flowerbeds, and mowing grass areas. Full-Time employees of the Florida State Fair Authority enjoy such benefits as medical, dental, vision, employer paid term life & disability insurance, 457 (b) retirement investment plan with a company match and a robust PTO accrual and paid holidays. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures a high level of grounds protection/policing by collecting, loading, hauling trash and cuttings. Operates manual and powered grounds keeping equipment while following all safety measures. Supports department by assisting in various landscaping projects. Performs grounds maintenance work including spraying for insects and weeds. Supports additional needs for any light housekeeping or custodial duties as necessary. Other additional related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of six months experience in lawn maintenance required. Two or more years of experience highly preferred. Valid Driver’s License required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Basic knowledge of proper operation of mechanical and powered equipment used in grounds maintenance Working knowledge of safety requirements involved with operation of required tools and equipment Ability to operate mechanical and powered equipment used in grounds maintenance Ability to work effectively with others CORE COMPETENCIES: Teamwork * Positive Patron Experience * Customer Service * Efficiency/Effectiveness PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties are performed primarily in an outside setting. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and lift or move (more than 20 pounds). Environmental demands include wet/humidity, work near mechanical parts, work near high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions. The FSFA is a drug free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer. Apply Here: