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GROUNDSKEEPING SUPERVISOR II - SES - 72001799

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  • GROUNDSKEEPING SUPERVISOR II - SES - 72001799
  • Date: Oct 27, 2026

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  • Requisition No: 886129
  • Agency: Management Services
  • Working Title: GROUNDSKEEPING SUPERVISOR II - SES - 72001799
  • Pay Plan: SES
  • Position Number: 72001799
  • Salary: $38,963.86
  • Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2026
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  • Groundskeeping Supervisor II
  • Division of Real Estate Development and Management
  • State of Florida Department of Management Services
  • This is an on-site position located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This is a supervisory position and semi-skilled work maintaining the Capitol and associated grounds areas, by directing a crew of Laborers, Groundskeepers and other semi-skilled positions.

Specific Duties

The incumbent leads, directs, coaches, disciplines, and trains employees to perform effectively and efficiently in all areas of groundskeeping. The incumbent works alongside his staff in implementing a landscaping program involving the planting, fertilizing, and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees and performs special projects related to the building exteriors and related facilities.

  • Directs in the correct selection and application of insecticides, fungicides and herbicides in a safe and environmentally sound program.
  • Troubleshooting of irrigation systems.
  • Maintains administrative records including inventory of equipment, supplies, personnel records, plus initiating purchase requisitions for needed supplies and equipment.
  • Approves leave and employee time sheets.

Administrative Duties

The incumbent evaluates employees as necessary, through establishing evaluation criteria, responsibilities, and meeting regularly with employees to ensure the pre-established criteria are met. Maintain and completes the necessary employee records for submittal to immediate supervisor. Provides appropriate personnel, paperwork, and documentation to Bureau and Personnel office(s) as required. Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings. Ability to understand and take instructions from supervisor. Ability to work independently or as team.

Procurement Duties

  • The incumbent initiates requisitions or purchases necessary tools, equipment and materials essential to perform the proper repairs or parking garages and work projects.
  • Responsible for procuring labor and materials using state Visa purchasing card.
  • Responsible for insuring proper quotes for project services and materials.
  • Must follow appropriate state & internal guidelines.
  • Responsible for proper approval and funding prior to purchasing/making card purchases.

Communications

  • The incumbent has the ability to cooperate with other employees and display a professional attitude.
  • Ability to perform all work in a safe manner.
  • Ability to realize areas of technical deficiencies and strive to master those skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, including utilization of equipment required for the position:

  • Knowledge of grounds keeping landscaping or horticultural techniques.
  • Ability to supervise people.
  • Ability to prepare and/or maintain records.
  • Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Ability to model behaviors of Accountability, Communication, Empowerment, Flexibility, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of one-year supervisory experience.
  • Minimum of two years of commercial landscaping, landscape maintenance, or related horticultural field requirement.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Must be physically able to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb a ladder, reach overhead, work from heights, bend at the waist, kneel and crouch, and be able to work near loud noises and electrical equipment, and work in basements, tight spaces, and on rooftops.

Must be available after-hours for callbacks or shift work at night, on weekends and state holidays when necessary.

Benefits

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

Special Notes

  • DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce.
  • We recognize the extensive training, experience and transferrable 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:

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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