Job Description

Job Description

IRSC offers a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time Staff employees:

• College paid medical and dental for employee only coverage
• Approximately 37 Holidays per year
• 12 days annual time off per year
• 12 days sick time off per year
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation
• Voluntary participation in 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans

 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• One (1) year of proven documented work in lawn and grounds care maintenance;
• Valid Florida driver’s license;
• Specific proven knowledge and skill in operating, maintaining, and adjusting the various types of equipment used in the lawn maintenance industry;
• Proven knowledge of the techniques used in mowing, trimming, and pruning of grasses and ornamental plants and trees;
• Proven knowledge of procedures used in applying fertilizers and pesticides;
• Ability to operate, repair, and adjust irrigation sprinklers and systems;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to work independently as well as with others;
• Must be able to relate to students, the public and other College employees;
• The following is Preferred:
  • Associate’s degree;
  • Limited Governmental Applicator’s Certification.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:         

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a college campus and surrounding area through mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and spraying.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a college campus and surrounding area through mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and spraying;
• Maintaining records on equipment and grounds maintenance;
• Pruning grasses and ornamental plants and trees;
• Adjusting irrigation sprinklers and systems as needed;
• Completing general grounds maintenance duties as may be necessary;
• Completing other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, use ladders and other equipment; carry items occasionally in access of (50) pounds; and work with and move up to fifty (50) pounds of mulch or fertilizer.  It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.  The employee must be in good physical condition in order to do the type of work required. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

 

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