Job Profile Summary

Job Profile Summary
Under general supervision, the purpose of this job is to perform a range of landscape maintenance duties, working safely with gas and diesel powered equipment, and attending to plants, trees and lawns on assigned campus. Employees in this job classification are responsible for performing daily routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment, fencing and ground features as needed. Performs related work as directed.
This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant
to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for
postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political
subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

  

Minimum Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum Experience/Training:

• Two or more years relevant experience

Minimum Certification/Licenses:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License required or, as a condition of continued employment, a Valid Florida Driver’s License within 30 days after beginning employment by the College.

Essential Functions:

• Daily -20%: Participates in routine maintenance and repair duties and may occasionally work independently when assigned to a specific task/project.
• Daily -10%: Operates lawn maintenance equipment in the mowing, edging, weeding, trimming and pruning of grounds, shrubs, trees and plant beds.
• Daily -10%: Participates in landscape design, installs new plantings, mulch, top soils, irrigation trenching and edging.
• Weekly -10%: Performs watering of new plants and maintenance of beds.
• Weekly -10%: Lubricates services and makes routine inspections and repairs on equipment.
• Daily-10%: Performs a full range of landscaping maintenance duties including leaf removal, lawn care and irrigation.
• Daily -10%: Removes litter and empties trash receptacles.
• Daily -10%: Assures roads, parking lots and walks are maintained for safe pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Daily-5%: Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops and on the job training.
• Daily -5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Frequently acts in a helping or assistant mode
• Standard trade skills required
• Ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle may be required

Our Culture:

• At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Job Title

Specialist, Landscape

  

Position Number

P0022155

    

Job Status

Full time Regular

    

Department

South Campus Grounds Maintenance

  

Location

South Campus

    

Pay Grade

612

    

Salary

$36,576 - $42,062 (Salary rate commensurate with education and experience)

  

Work Shift

Second Shift

   

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies

   

Hours Per Week

40

   

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

   

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume are required.

   

Designated Essential Personnel

Yes

   

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

   

Position Classification

Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

   

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

  

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.