OPS Groundskeeper

Overview

Department Physical Facilities, Grounds-OPS

Compensation $15.00 Hourly

General Description / Primary

Purpose:

This is work performing grounds maintenance and landscape installation duties, including but not restricted to maintenance of turf, landscape, and irrigation; litter control; and setup for special events. Specific duties will be determined by the supervisor.

• Mowing
• Weed eating, edging asphalt and cement surfaces
• Plant bed maintenance
• Equipment/shop maintenance
• Landscape construction
• Special projects/events
• Participate in special event set-ups and other work
• Assist with campus maintenance emergencies
• Assist with new utilities installation and maintenance of existing utilities
• Manages work orders
• Raking leaves

Statement(s) of Understanding:
This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

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In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

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