Landscape Technician

Are you someone who takes pride in keeping outdoor spaces looking their best? As a Landscape Technician, you’ll play an important role in maintaining the beautiful, welcoming environment of the Florida State Fairgrounds. From caring for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds to operating landscaping equipment and helping with special projects, you’ll see the results of your work throughout the property. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in a job well done, and like being part of a team, this could be a great opportunity for you! 

SUMMARY:

The Landscape Technician is responsible for maintaining the Florida State Fairgrounds’ landscape and grounds to ensure a clean, attractive, and well-maintained environment. This position performs a variety of landscaping duties, including planting, tree trimming, fertilizing, weed and insect control, and the safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports a beautiful landscape environment by ensuring proper quality of care of plant life, including all planting, fertilizing, trimming of trees and hedging of shrubs, planting flower beds and setting up flowerbeds.  
2. Ensures a high level of grounds protection/policing by collecting, loading, hauling trash and cuttings.  
3. Operates manual and powered grounds keeping equipment while following all safety measures.
4. Supports department by assisting in various landscaping projects.
5. Performs grounds maintenance work including spraying for insects and weeds.
6. Supports additional needs for any light housekeeping or custodial duties as necessary.
7. Other additional related duties as required.

BENEFITS: 

As a full-time employee of the Florida State Fair Authority, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy 
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance for added peace of mind 
• A 457(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for the future 
• Generous paid time off and holidays, so you can recharge and enjoy life outside of work 

Join a team that values your well-being both on and off the job!

***The Florida State Fair Authority is a drug free workplace and an equal employment opportunity employer.***

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent. Minimum of six months experience in lawn maintenance required. Two or more years of experience highly preferred. Valid Driver’s License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of proper operation of mechanical and powered equipment used in grounds maintenance
• Working knowledge of safety requirements involved with operation of required tools and equipment
• Ability to operate mechanical and powered equipment used in grounds maintenance
• Ability to work effectively with others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are performed primarily in an outside setting. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and lift or move 50+ pounds. Environmental demands include wet/humidity, work near mechanical parts, work near high places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.