Grounds Keeper

Position: Grounds Keeper 1
Supervisor:
Grounds Manager

Bushnell University Overview

Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the staff here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your faith while you make a difference in the lives of our students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene's vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon.

Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

Job Summary:

Duties will involve the year-round maintenance of the campus grounds.

These will include:

• Operating riding mowers and walk-behind mowers, edger, backpack blower, garden tractor, hedge trimmers, and other power equipment as required.
• Operating a ¾-ton pickup truck with manual transmission while pulling a utility trailer.
• Raking leaves, weeding, maintaining flowerbeds.
• Pruning shrubs and small ornamental trees, including climbing ladders and/or operating a lift while pruning.
• Servicing and installing irrigation.
• Landscape construction and planting of flowerbeds, shrubs, and trees.
• Using hand tools.
• Digging and trenching.
• Fertilizer application
• Snow removal
• Event setup
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

Responsibilities may include the supervision of student workers. This employee should have the ability to communicate clearly and to train and inspire workers with little or no prior experience.

Experience/

Qualifications:

• Professional experience of 1 - 3 years (or equivalent).
• The employee needs to have a positive attitude, be able to follow direction, and have an eye for detail.
• Good communication skills and safe, efficient, and responsible work habits are essential.
• Must have basic computer competence.
• A desire to expand your horticultural knowledge and technique will be a key to success.
• We are looking for a candidate with a passion for gardening and a desire to serve God in a Christian work environment.

Special Requirements:

• The candidate must have a valid Oregon driver's license and must be insurable.
• Must be able to drive a pickup truck while pulling and/or backing a utility trailer.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling. Lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to use a ladder safely, including pruning/orchard ladders, extension ladders, and step ladders, within their operating range.
• May be required to obtain certification to operate a vertical lift.
• Working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Handling motor fuels.
• Operating a commercial backpack blower on a regular basis.

Working Conditions

• Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian faith and live in compliance with the duties and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• All employees of Bushnell are "mandatory reporters" under Oregon law. See http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for specific information.
• The position requires the ability to communicate effectively utilizing tact, patience and courtesy.
• Listening skills are essential to this position.
• This person must project a positive, vibrant and professional attitude.
• This person must have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality, with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
• This position description is subject to change at any time.

Application Instructions

Bushnell employees are expected to abide by the Theological Context for Bushnell Community Life. Please read this document before continuing.

To be considered for this position, please submit all of the following:

• Cover letter addressing skills,…