Groundsworker

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $17.65 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

The Grounds Maintenance division of Facilities Services is responsible for the grounds and landscape maintenance of the 267-acre campus. The activities of the landscaping and grounds professionals are highly visible and play an important role in promoting the ambiance of a park‑like environment in a major urban setting. The maintenance of an attractive and safe campus is important in attracting and retaining faculty, staff and students.

Promote communications between the maintenance, custodial, construction, landscaping, and administrative divisions of Facilities Services.

• Perform lawn maintenance including cutting, edging, irrigation, chemical application of all campus ground cover including pedestrian walkways, football, baseball, track and field and other athletic facilities. Groundskeepers are responsible for identifying areas for reseeding and resodding. (28%)
• Perform snow and Ice removal including the clearing of all campus walkways, building entrances, emergency egress to maintain a safe and open campus environment. (22%)
• Perform general maintenance of campus grounds including debris removal, trash hauling and special pick‑ups. (10%)
• Paint athletic fields in accordance with regulations for all sporting events. Assess the condition of the athletic fields to determine appropriate course of action to minimize risk of injury to student athletes. (9%)
• Perform bed maintenance including the planting, weeding and irrigation of all flowers, decorative beds on campus. (8%)
• Perform autumn maintenance including removal of leaves from all areas of the campus. (7%)
• Identify and assess diseases and pest problems in ground cover, lawns, trees and gardens to mitigate damage. (6%)

• Promote communications between the maintenance, custodial, construction, landscaping, and administrative divisions of Facilities Services. (5%)
• Maintain records, reports, and inventory of various aspects of the campus landscaping program. (2%)
• Install signs. (1%)
• Prepare grounds for asphalt and concrete installations. Prepare grounds for, and install, pavers. (1%)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

Department:
Frequent contact with department staff.

University:
Regular contact with all members of university

External:
Some contact with vendors

Students:
Contact with students in work area as it pertains to landscaping responsibilities

This position has no direct supervision of staff employees

Experience:

5 years of institutional, industrial, or commercial landscaping experience.
Education/Licensing: A high school education. A valid driver's license free of significant violations, must obtain Ohio driver's license within 30 days of hire.

• Individuals must be knowledgeable in the safe use and operation of power mowers, snow blowers and related equipment, and vehicles. Individuals must be aware of the safety exposures created by the use of this equipment to themselves and others.
• Must be experienced and knowledgeable in the use of specialized heavy equipment including, but not limited to, back hoes, bobcat, tow motors, chain saws, trenchers, tub grinders, and chippers.
• Must have experience in repairing equipment for seasonal changeover.
• Must have experience in repairing irrigation systems. Must have experience in designing decorative beds (flowers, shrubs, etc.).
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to safely operate small mowers and all types of Class D motor vehicles.
• Must be familiar with the proper and safe use of basic hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment.
• Basic computer skills; must be able to learn Work Management System software to record…