GROUNDSKEEPER - 72000511

Requisition No: 851860 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: GROUNDSKEEPER - 72000511

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72000511 

Salary:  $36,937.94 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Groundskeeper / Capitol Complex

Division of Real Estate Development and Management

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

State of Florida employees enjoy top tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.  State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. For a more complete list of benefits, please click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Tallahassee Florida. This position requires at least one year’s experience as a groundskeeper. The Employee is required to know names of the more common plants, be able to identify insect or disease conditions on plants, have knowledge of proper plant maintenance techniques, including mowing, pruning, and cleanup. This position must be able to work independently, be able to follow directions and instructions, and have the skill to serve as a crew leader from time to time.

General Responsibilities:

The Incumbent filling this position is responsible for independently:

Mowing and edging lawns, trimming hedges and shrubs, watering landscapes, setting annuals, fertilization of lawns and landscape plants, spraying insecticides and fungicides. Raking and disposal of leaves and trash. Operation and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, including tractors and backhoe. Weeding landscape. Performs trash control duties, light custodial duties and other duties as required. Excellent public relation skills are required since this position is in continuous contact with both tenants and the public. It is required that courteous and respectful behavior is displayed at all times, plus conveying a professional image is needed as this position is a representative of the department to both the public and tenants.

Acts as a crew leader when instructed by supervisor. Directs, monitors, and inspects work performed by crew members to include spray operations, landscape installations, maintenance, or other jobs as necessary.

Assists supervisor, when instructed, in keeping records collecting data and handling administrative paperwork relating to Grounds Section operations. When necessary, special projects may be assigned by supervisor which may be performed independently or in conjunction with other employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of groundskeeping and landscaping horticultural techniques.
• Ability to operate lawn equipment including but not limited to all lawn mowing equipment, weed eaters, blowers, tractors, and line marking equipment (non-routine, as needed)
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Integrity, Communication, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Empowerment

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of lawncare experience.
• A valid and applicable driver’s license.
• Physical Characteristics: able to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb a ladder, reach overhead, work from heights, bend at the waist, kneel and crouch, prolonged periods of time walking, standing and exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently. Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to operate lawn equipment including but not limited to all lawn mowing equipment, weed eaters, blowers, tractors and line marking equipment (non-routine, as needed)

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.myflorida.com
DMS.Veterans@dms.myflorida.com
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.