Horticulture Specialist I
- The University of Florida
- United States, FL
- Jul 10, 2026
Job Description:
| Classification Title: |
Groundskeeper I |
|---|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
Completion of ninth grade. |
| Job Description: |
Participates in the Annual Flower Program to include flower unit counts, design layout assistance and plant installation in annual flower locations. Provides routine maintenance of color locations to include weed control, fertility and soil level maintenance. Participates in receiving of program flower stock and other plants associated with this operation, placement of received plant material in defined Annual Flower Program area of UF nursery and maintenance of plants associated with this program while in the nursery. Propagates plant material and maintains newly propagated plant material associated with this program as required. Assists with maintenance of high-profile landscape areas as directed. Operates State Vehicles which may include pick-up trucks, heavy-duty utility vehicles, trailers and golf carts. Performs other related work as assigned. This position requires a post offer Health Assessment and Hearing Evaluation.
Employee must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License.
This position requires a Criminal Background Check.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Expected Salary: |
$15.00 Hourly based on experience. |
| Required Qualifications: |
Completion of ninth grade. |
| Preferred: |
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
|
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: | Yes |
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Job Description:
| Classification Title: |
Groundskeeper I |
|---|---|
| Classification Minimum Requirements: |
Completion of ninth grade. |
| Job Description: |
Participates in the Annual Flower Program to include flower unit counts, design layout assistance and plant installation in annual flower locations. Provides routine maintenance of color locations to include weed control, fertility and soil level maintenance. Participates in receiving of program flower stock and other plants associated with this operation, placement of received plant material in defined Annual Flower Program area of UF nursery and maintenance of plants associated with this program while in the nursery. Propagates plant material and maintains newly propagated plant material associated with this program as required. Assists with maintenance of high-profile landscape areas as directed. Operates State Vehicles which may include pick-up trucks, heavy-duty utility vehicles, trailers and golf carts. Performs other related work as assigned. This position requires a post offer Health Assessment and Hearing Evaluation.
Employee must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License.
This position requires a Criminal Background Check.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
| Expected Salary: |
$15.00 Hourly based on experience. |
| Required Qualifications: |
Completion of ninth grade. |
| Preferred: |
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
|
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: | Yes |
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