Landscaper

Join Our Team at Tallahassee State College Landscaper

Tallahassee State College (TSC), recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025 , is excited to announce a full-time opening for the position of Landscaper - P00255 in our Facilities - Landscape.

What You’ll Do

the Landscaper performs care and maintenance of college grounds, lawns, parking lots and irrigation systems. Duties also include minor repair work on landscape equipment. May be assigned to specific landscaping area or function.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for :

Cleaning, weeding, mulching flower and border beds; care and maintenance of annual flower beds; watering yards and flowers as needed; edging, trimming, and pruning trees, flowers and shrubbery; planting flowers, trees and shrubs (new and replacement).

Mowing grounds, activity fields and fringe areas.

Policing and cleaning grounds, parking lots, and walkways.  Sweeping and cleaning exterior stairwells, walkways and breezeways weekly.

Repairs fences, sidewalks, and parking lots and provides minor repairs to equipment and tools.  Cleaning walkways with pressure washer; cleaning and pressure washing building entrance mats.  Assisting in upkeep of college vehicles-washing, gassing, etc.  Dumping and cleaning all trash containers outside of buildings.

Maintaining sports fields.  Provides maintenance, repair and installation of irrigation systems as needed.  Moving furniture, heavy equipment, and other items as requested.  Provide facilities setup and take down as necessary.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a candidate who brings not only technical expertise but also a passion for education and student success. Our ideal candidate will have :

High school diploma or equivalency diploma.

Three (3) years of experience in grounds keeping and landscaping work experience.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tallahassee State College, we’re not just shaping the leaders of tomorrow – we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every team member. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy :

A dynamic campus atmosphere where your contributions directly impact student success.

A culture that champions continuous improvement, where students and staff alike are valued and empowered.

A supportive team that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

What We Offer

We offer more than just a competitive salary of $35,857.83 - $38,726.46 annually ($17.24 - $18.62 per hour) . When you join the team at TSC, you’ll also enjoy :

Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.

Opportunities for professional development.

A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.

A collaborative and inspiring campus community.

Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.

Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

Please visit the College's Benefits site to see the full list of benefits and opportunities

A Little About Us

Established in 1966, Tallahassee State College is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students from Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties, as well as from throughout the state, nation, and abroad. TSC offers a wide range of academic and workforce training programs, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and in-demand certifications. Consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation, our vision is to be recognized as your College of Choice .