Groundskeeper

About the role

The Broward County Facilities Management Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds, minor renovation and capital maintenance projects, paid parking, security and real property management of all County-owned facilities and properties. Performs work involving the development and care of grounds, shrubbery and plants, and the performance of irrigation maintenance and repairs. Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks. All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies: Collaborates, Customer focus, Instills trust, Values differences. During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers and may be called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass; plants and transplants shrubs; fertilizes lawn and plants; trims bushes and trees; sprays lawns and shrubs to control insects, diseases, and pests.
• Uses standard gardening tools in maintenance work; performs irrigation system maintenance and repairs; waters plants manually, as required.
• Operates power mowers, trimmers, sprayers, chain saws, and other tools; maintains equipment in good working condition.
• Rakes and removes grass cuttings and leaves; sweeps adjacent streets and walkways; loads and unloads soil, sand, sod, rock, gravel and other ground covering materials, as required.
• Estimates time and materials needed to complete assigned landscaping projects in order to facilitate scheduling, identify type/amount of materials needed, and obtains materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned projects/work orders.
• Supervises the activities of subordinate workers assigned to assist in the performance of gardening and grounds keeping.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) months of landscape maintenance or closely related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Qualifications

• Broward County Tree Trimmer License or Certificate.
• Certification in grounds-keeping, landscaping technology or closely related field.
• Certified Irrigation Technician.
• State of Florida Commercial Fertilizer Applicator license.
• State of Florida Pesticide Applicator License - Lawn, Ornamental or Landscape Maintenance.
• At least six (6) months of experience as a Master Gardener.

Skills

• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm; tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.
• Plans and Al