Sr Groundskeeper

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Dept Number/Name: 0-0265-000 / (Athletics District Facilities)

Salary Plan: Staff

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Position Details

 

Dept Number/Name: 0-0265-000 / (Athletics District Facilities)

Salary Plan: Staff

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Job Code/Title: 6395 / Sr Groundskeeper

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $40,000 - $42,000

Position Number: 00021589

 

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program.  The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first.  The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation.  Other priorities include the health, fitness and emotional development of student-athletes at USF.

Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support.  Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University's mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports directly to the Manager of Athletic Grounds with the primary responsibility of general maintenance and turf grass management of assigned USF Athletics sports fields including but not limited to, mowing edging sodding aerating, herbicide spraying, topdressing, irrigation repairs/installations and assisting with fertilizer and pest control applications. Position is also responsible for supervision of assigned event day turf crew for events to include field preparation, field setup/take-down and other duties related to preparing the field for use. Also responsible for maintenance of the grounds and landscaping of assigned areas within the USF Athletics District to include keeping USF grounds areas in a clean and orderly condition, free of trash and debris, mowing lawns, trimming and pruning trees and bushes, and detailing landscape elements and flowerbeds. Adheres to all NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the general maintenance of the track & field, soccer, football, tennis, baseball and softball fields. Perform field maintenance; including, but not limited to, mound and home plate repair, painting, warning track maintenance, batting practice setup/tear-down, tarp pulling, event set-up/break-down. Perform turf grass management; including, but not limited to, mowing edging, sodding, aerating, herbicide spraying, topdressing, irrigation repairs/installations, as well as assisting with fertilizer and pest control applications.

Responsible for supervision of assigned event-day turf crew for the various intercollegiate athletics sports competitions including, but not limited to softball, baseball, soccer, tennis and track & field and other special events such as outside tournament competitions and camps. Responsible to coordinate the necessary responsibilities for field set-up, tear down and other duties related to preparing the fields. May perform these duties him/herself (working supervisor role).

Perform general facility maintenance including, but not limited, mowing, edging, blowing & trash removal. May assist with the purchasing of landscaping materials as well as sports turf materials needed to properly maintain the assigned sports field.

Checks motorized equipment to ensure it is in good operative condition before daily usage. May perform basic equipment maintenance or reports faulty/damaged equipment to the Equipment Technician for repair.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires completion of the 9th grade and one year of landscaping/grounds keeping experience. A valid Florida Driver's License may be required if motorized vehicles of any kind are operated.

PREFERRED:

High school diploma and one year landscaping/groundskeeping experience

 

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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level  criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38016

Posting Date:  10/07/2024

Posting End Date: 10/21/2024

How to Claim Veteran's Preference : 

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination. 

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria.  If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/mili... or call 1-866-272-6272.

How To Apply 

Click on the Apply Now button.  When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above.  YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

USF's Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Statement.

Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Work Location 

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF  

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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