Groundskeeper and Facilities Assistant - Part Time

What You Will Get to Do

• Aid in maintaining the structural integrity of buildings and facilities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional appearance throughout all outdoor campus areas and facilities.
• Assist with facility renovations, additions, office relocations, and space modifications as needed.
• Perform routine groundskeeping duties, including mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, pressure washing, and general landscape maintenance.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Conduct routine inspections of vehicles, grounds, fencing, and landscaping equipment to identify maintenance needs and potential safety concerns.
• Maintain flower beds, lawns, memorial gardens, sidewalks, and landscaped areas by removing weeds and preventing overgrowth.
• Maintain all fencing areas by removing weeds, vegetation, and debris and performing preventative maintenance to ensure fences remain safe and functional.
• Edge sidewalks, curbs, walkways, and landscaped areas regularly to maintain a neat appearance and prevent overgrowth from creating hazards.
• Trim and maintain hedges, shrubs, bushes, and trees to promote healthy growth and an attractive appearance.
• Remove fallen leaves, branches, and debris from parking lots, sidewalks, walking trails, dog play yards, and other campus areas.
• Maintain walking trails and pathways, ensuring they remain clear, safe, and accessible for use.
• Clean, maintain, inventory, and properly store all landscaping tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate all tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery safely and in accordance with established safety procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and take appropriate corrective action to help ensure the safety of staff, visitors, volunteers, animals, and the public.
• Direct and support volunteers participating in groundskeeping, beautification, and maintenance projects.
• Share ideas and recommendations for campus beautification, landscaping improvements, and facility enhancements with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.
• Support organizational events, emergency preparedness efforts, and special facility-related projects as assigned.
• Adhere to and promote all organizational policies, procedures, safety standards, and employee handbook requirements.
• Maintain dependable attendance, work schedules, and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and operational needs of the organization.

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in facilities maintenance, grounds-keeping, landscaping, property maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience operating landscaping equipment, power tools, and light maintenance equipment.
• A valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• The ability to safely perform physical labor in varying weather conditions and environmental settings.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, equipment, and supplies as required to perform job duties.
• Basic knowledge of landscaping, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and workplace safety practices.

Pay

Competitive Compensation Package
No Weekend Shifts or On-Call Shifts
403B Retirement Plan
Pet Care Discounts
No Cost Pet Cremation
Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees and their families for confidential assistance
Basic Life Insurance

Schedule

Part Time

Benefits

• 403B Retirement Plan
• Pet Care Discounts
• No Cost Pet Cremation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance