Groundskeeper

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Job Specification Information

S261NE

Groundskeeper

Staff

Regular (PIN)

Non-Exempt

$36,000

03/05/2024

Yes

Under direct supervision, performs manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities; mows lawns using hand orpowered tools/equipment; plants, transplants and prunes trees andshrubs; cuts down and removes dead or hazardous trees; fertilize sand sprays trees, shrubs and lawn areas; plants and maintains annual and perennial flowerbeds; maintains a small greenhouse forraising flowers and shrubs; removes dirt, rubbish, leaves and other refuse from grounds and woods;

maintains roads, storm drains and parking areas; paints sign posts, manhole covers and stripe sparking areas; lays out and stripes physical education field;assists in the maintenance of recreational facilities; may cleanand do simple maintenance work indoors; removes snow from roads,walkways and vehicle entrances; drives automobiles, pick-ups,parcel trucks, buses, tractors and power mowers; reports for dutywhen emergency situations arise, such as power outages, equipment failure, snow storms, etc.;

coordinates and cooperates closely withother grounds and maintenance workers and the Grounds Supervisor;performs other related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED preferred.

One year of experience or its equivalent, in the care and maintenance of lawns, flowers, trees and the operation and care ofrelated tools and equipment preferred.

Ability to lift items in excess of fifty pounds and to work in inclement weather conditions.

Candidates must have a valid Maryland Non-Commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license. Candidates selected for employment maybe subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Background checks are conducted on all selected candidates.

Please be advised, COVID
-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.

This position is considered an essential function/employee position. Employees in this classification will be required toreport to work or remain at work during inclement weather and/orother campus events or emergencies.

This is a Union position.

Bowie State University offers an excellent benefits package!

• This includes tuition remission including eligible dependents;
• choice ofmedical/vision plans, Carefirst BC/BS, United Health Care and Kaiser plans,
• dental, prescription, and life insurance,
• training and development,
• EAP ;
• and as eligible generous leave package including sick/bereavement, annual, personal;
• and winter and spring breaks.