Groundskeeper

Position Overview

Posting Number: S000892

Position Title:

Groundskeeper I
Department:
Maintenance
Division:
Facilities Planning and Operations
Supervisor

Title:

Head Groundskeeper
Status:
Full Time Regular
Salary Range: $19.65

Base Pay Range: $17.50/hr – $19.65/hr

Position Summary
To serve in the Grounds Department and assist the Head Groundskeeper and Assistant Head Groundskeeper in a variety of functions, including performing grounds keeping, basic equipment and vehicle servicing, and repair tasks.

• Perform grounds keeping functions, consisting of mowing, fertilizing, seeding, aerating, watering, etc. Maintain nursery for plants, bushes and sod. Other functions include: planting, sodding, edging, pruning, weeding and trimming. Equipment used includes tractors; powered mowers (both riding and walk-behind); other powered equipment such as chain saws, chippers and hedge-trimmers; and hand tools.
• Perform cleaning, servicing, and repair of facilities and equipment; repair/construct of fences, irrigation lines, etc.; pick-up debris; repair vandalism damage. Clean and service equipment, including greasing, fueling, and sharpening of blades. Assist in repair of vehicles and equipment. Clean and organize shop.
• Pick-up necessary materials and supplies from vendors, including parts for vehicle and equipment repairs. Deliver and pick-up equipment undergoing heavy repairs by outside shops.
• Participate in snow and ice removal, including the plowing of parking lots campus-wide, which may occur at any hour of any day of the week. Equipment used includes vehicle-mounted plows, brooms and other powered and hand (shovels, scrapers) tools.
• May be assigned to supervise student employees.
• May be assigned to temporarily work at other locations to substitute for personnel not available or to supplement personnel during times of unusually heavy workload.
• Store, erect and remove campus signage as directed.
• Patch, seal and stripe parking lots and other paved areas.
• Set-up and relocate/remove to storage furniture and other equipment necessary for specific functions.
• Assist in security functions, including crowd and parking control at specific times and functions.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as appropriately assigned.

• Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing, in order to receive and give assignments and instructions, understand written procedures and cautions, prepare written requests, record work completed, etc.
• Ability to utilize basic mathematical skills necessary for calculating quantities, preparing estimates, etc.
• A working knowledge of basic grounds keeping and landscaping operations and techniques.
• A working knowledge of basic servicing and maintenance operations as applied to both facilities and equipment.
• Ability to safely and effectively transport (which may involve lifting up to 60 pounds) and utilize materials and equipment used in grounds keeping and facility servicing and maintenance and servicing and repairing of vehicles and equipment. Ability to work safely from ladders, scaffolds, and other elevated positions.
• Ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, including severely inclement weather, and to work other-than-normal and, at times, long hours.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a wide variety of members of the campus community, especially field house personnel whose activities may be profoundly affected by the timing and quality of work performed, particular regarding playing and practice fields.
• Ability to learn about, and work so as to contribute positively to, the College’s organization, operation, and philosophy/culture.
• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College.
• Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities.

Individuals in this position are important contributors to ensuring a pleasant appearance on the campus, and thus have a significant impact on the image of the College in the eyes of its many populations. The College’s workforce which is…