Groundskeeper Jobs in Florida

A Groundskeeper in the hospitality service industry is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic appeal and functionality of outdoor spaces at hospitality establishments like resorts, hotels, and golf courses. Their duties often include landscaping, lawn maintenance, planting and pruning trees and flowers, trash removal, snow removal, and maintaining outdoor fixtures like walkways and fountains. They might also be responsible for maintaining and operating irrigation systems, applying fertilizers and pesticides, and general repair and maintenance tasks. The ultimate goal of a Groundskeeper is to keep outdoor spaces clean, safe, and inviting for guests.

Important skills for a Groundskeeper in the hospitality service industry include physical stamina, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of horticulture. Some Groundskeeper positions may require specific certifications such as a pesticide applicator's license or a Certified Grounds Technician (CGT) credential. Prior to becoming a Groundskeeper, a person may hold roles such as a Landscaping Laborer, Maintenance Worker, or Janitorial Staff, where they would gain experience in outdoor maintenance and develop skills necessary for the Groundskeeper role.

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Golf Course Groundskeeper

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 13 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 13 hours ago

Injury may result as a result of exposure to the above if safety policies and practices are not properly followed Specific Responsibilities: Operates mowing equipment; mows greens, tees, fairways, rough...

Groundskeeper #428

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 16 hours ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 16 hours ago

Maintains plants by weeding and spraying with pesticides and fertilizers. Plants shrubbery, trees, and flowers. Prunes and trims trees and shrubbery....

Title: Groundskeeper - Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort

  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

The Groundskeeper supports general resort operations and grounds keeping function by ensuring the general upkeep of resort grounds and landscaping at all times....

Marina Yard Worker/Laborer (27024)

  • Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Myers Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

Cleaning and detailing vessel interiors, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, steam-cleaning carpets and upholstery, and cleaning heads, galleys, and engine rooms....

Groundskeeper I - Facilities Services/Grounds, Melbourne (Re-Advertised)

  • Melbourne, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Melbourne, FL
  • 3 days ago

Position Concept Responsible for maintaining the campus grounds to include, but not limited to, mowing, edging; and trimming trees, shrubs, foliage, and turf grass....

Groundskeeper

  • Panama City Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Panama City Beach, FL
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots of multifamily buildings....

Groundskeeper - Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort

  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago

The Groundskeeper supports general resort operations and grounds keeping function by ensuring the general upkeep of resort grounds and landscaping at all times....

Groundskeeper

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago

Environmental exposure to heat, cold, rain, noise and dust....

Grave Digger Needed Backhoe Operator , Groundskeeper

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 days ago

Perform general landscaping and grounds maintenance (mowing, trimming, planting, etc.)...

Groundskeeper

  • Doral, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Doral, FL
  • 3 days ago

We’re currently hiring for a Groundskeeper — someone who brings fresh thinking, follows through, and knows how to bring people together to get results....

Groundskeeper - 2nd Shift

  • Jupiter, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Jupiter, FL
  • 3 days ago

The Groundskeeper supports general resort operations and grounds keeping function by ensuring the general upkeep of resort grounds and landscaping at all times....

Groundskeeper

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 4 days ago

Must have experience using handheld tools such as weed cutter, push lawn mower, hedge trimmer, edger, leaf vacuum, blower and others. Multiple language fluency is desirable....

Title: Groundskeeper - 2nd Shift

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • 4 days ago

The Groundskeeper supports general resort operations and grounds keeping function by ensuring the general upkeep of resort grounds and landscaping at all times....

Cemetery Groundskeeper

  • Palm City, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Palm City, FL
  • 4 days ago

In this position, you will also be responsible for: Performing all landscape maintenance duties such as weed-whacking, lawn mowing, etc. Maintaining equipment....

PORTER/Groundskeeper - Gardenia Gardens

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 4 days ago

Porter may be required to water lawn, shrubs and flowers, mow, trim, fertilize and rake lawns, trim shrubs, plants and small trees, tend to flowers and pull weeds, and spray insecticides, maintain watering...

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Salary for Groundskeeper Jobs in Florida

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Groundskeeper positions.



Highest Education Level

Groundskeepers in Florida offer the following education background
High School or GED
49.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.3%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
Master's Degree
3.3%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Groundskeepers in Florida
1-2 years
39.9%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
None
17.0%
4-6 years
3.5%
10+ years
3.2%
2-4 years
0.8%


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