groundskeeper - 60009559

Requisition No:

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GROUNDSKEEPER

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary:  $34, $36,983.44 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/15/2025 

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency's mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. 

NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Groundskeeper within the Safety and Operations Division. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Performs lawn maintenance by mowing, pruning, edging, and hoeing. 
• Takes care of plants, flowers, trees and shrubs by planting and transplanting, fertilizing, and trimming. 
• Grind stumps and assists in tree removal to ensure a secure, safe and comfortable environment for the individuals we serve.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of grounds maintenance equipment such as edgers, mowers, and small engines to ensure the most cost-effective methods of operation.
• Pick up trash, paper, branches and dispose of in proper receptacle. 
• May assist in garbage hauling, disposing of trash and removal of sludge from the water plant.
• Operates various grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, and edgers.
• Assists in the maintenance of parking lots, roads, and walks.
• Assists in the supervision of residents assigned to the ground's maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of groundskeeping techniques.
• Skill in using lawn mowers, tree trimmers and cutters and other garden tools.
• Ability to maintain lawns and grounds.
• Ability to keep records.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in groundskeeping and/or landscaping.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.