Groundskeeper I

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Groundskeeper I on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

The annual salary is $31,320. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Responsible for maintaining the campus grounds to include, but not limited to, mowing, edging; and trimming trees, shrubs, foliage, and turf grass.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicants will be considered:

• High School graduate or GED with one to three years of experience in landscaping trade.
• Must have knowledge of the operation of hand tools and small equipment used in the trade.
• Restricted Pesticide license preferred.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase.*

• High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Works outside in various weather conditions.
• Works in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment.
• Works in noisy conditions.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40+ pounds.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.

Applications will be accepted from June 10, 2025, through June 19, 2025; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.