Salary: Negotiable
Location: 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00635
Division: Physical Plant Utilities
Opening Date: 06/25/2025
Closing Date: 7/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
This position is responsible for maintenance and repair of other physical plant trades vehicles, as well as general landscape maintenance and repair of outdoor power equipment and, preventative maintenance and repair of other physical plant trades vehicles, as well as general landscape maintenance of the New College of Florida Campus
Examples of Duties • Emphasis is placed on performing preventative maintenance and repair of Grounds equipment and other Physical Plant trades vehicles.
• The vehicles include, but are not limited to; gas and electric carts, full size vans, ½ and ¾ ton pickup trucks.
• The equipment includes, but is not limited to; mowers, chain saws, blowers, line trimmers, edgers, hedge shears, tractor and tractor implements
• Should be proficient in trouble shooting, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, use of a computerized maintenance management system, setting up a preventative maintenance schedule and proper use of all equipment repaired
• Perform basic landscaping duties such as operating grounds equipment used for mowing, line trimming and edging.
• Designated as essential mission critical personnel
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications • Completion of the ninth grade. Possess a valid state of Florida driver's license. Must obtain within six months of hire date a State of Florida, Department of Agriculture, Limited Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide Spray License
• Knowledge of grounds keeping techniques.
• Skill in operating a variety of grounds keeping maintenance equipment and tools.
• Ability to work with others and communicate effectively; and to follow written and verbal instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and two years of experience.
New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes. Employment Type: Full-Time