Berkeley Preparatory School - a school free of government interference located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1960, Berkeley Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, Episcopal affiliated college preparatory school with a current enrollment of 1,400 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Notably, the school operates completely free of interference from state and local governments. Employees at Berkeley are amongst the most well-compensated in the industry and are supported assiduously in tangible and intangible ways.
At Berkeley, we seek to educate the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical development so they may attain their highest potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning community that develops the character of and a strong sense of social responsibility in each student.
Berkeley is located on a beautiful and well-equipped 86-acre campus, consisting of 29 state-of-the-art buildings. Our proud mascot is the Buccaneer. Graduates are passionate, well-rounded individuals who have learned the core values of discipline, diligence and integrity while mastering a rigorous, engaging curriculum and enjoying a myriad of co-curricular opportunities.
The tax advantages of living in Florida are significant, and the Tampa Bay region offers an incomparable lifestyle replete with sunshine, year-round outdoor activity, and rich culture. Safe and easy to navigate, Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to make a life.
Landscape Technician
The Landscape Technician is a full time position. Landscape Technicians work under the direction of the Landscape Supervisor; these duties consist of normally scheduled landscape maintenance work, project work and minor installations of landscape plants.
The Landscape Technician should have at least one (1) year in a Landscape Maintenance position, working in an institutional environment. A positive attitude and strong work ethic are also very important. Performance of job duties may require driving a Berkeley vehicle. If so, a current Florida driver’s license is required as well as acceptance by Berkeley Preparatory School’s automobile insurance company.
Normal duties can include but are not limited to the following list of essential duties and responsibilities:
Mowing natural turf to appropriate height and using line trimmers to edge walkways and beds
Raking leaves, cleaning plant beds, and installing mulch
Fertilizing natural turf, shrubs, and trees
Controlling weeds through cultural controls, manual weeding, or appropriate herbicide application
Using a blower to clean walkways and other areas of landscape debris
Pressure washing and maintaining hard-scape areas
Cold patching asphalt parking areas
Moving about campus each morning, and throughout the day, to remove trash and debris
Submitting completed work orders to the Landscape Supervisor or Facilities Operations Manager
Basic Job Requirements:
Working knowledge of institutional landscape maintenance
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Must be safety conscious and aware of basic safety precautions
When on-call, must be available to assist with emergencies
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and be able to lift, push, and pull a variety of tools and equipment
Must be able to operate, or learn to safely operate, basic landscape tools and equipment
Must be self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
Must be able to work within the industry without adverse reaction to common materials encountered during the performance of duties
Ability to work within and uphold the philosophy of the institution, observe institutional regulations, and cooperate fully in the operation of the institution
Compensation and Benefits:
The appointment is available immediately and is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position and eligible for full benefits. The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, certification attainment, and the national independent school and college markets.
All inquiries and nominations are kept confidential.
Berkeley Preparatory School does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other School- administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.