Groundskeeper

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance duties throughout the University campus.

1. Maintain lawns, hedges and shrubs. Ensure grass along sidewalks, flower-beds, trees, and signs are trimmed. Remove litter and refuse. Prune, fertilize, and inspect lawns to ensure proper care.
2. Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools: riding and push mowers, string trimmers, edger’s, blowers, sprayers, hedge shears, chainsaw, and high pressure washers.
3. Clean sidewalks, streets and other hard surfaces using backpack blowers, shovels, rakes and other equipment. Repair surfaces as required.
4. Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Apply herbicides and pesticides to grounds, walks/streets, trees, shrubs, and lawns to control plant diseases, weeds and insects.
5. Remove dirt, leaves and other debris from storm drain inlets and catch basins.
Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times.

Ensure lawns and shrubs are hydrated, flower beds are trimmed. Attend safety meetings and training classes. Assist with inventory control and security. Report and respond to emergency calls for grounds maintenance assistance. Dispose of hazardous materials.

• Possess the physical ability to perform the duties of this position over a sustained period of time;
• Ability to work safely in an environment containing chemicals, fertilizers, cleaning materials, dust and noise;
• Normal tolerance of and not be allergic to common maintenance chemicals;
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions;
• Ability to work effectively in and around the public;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and respect for a diverse population;
• Possess physical and mental capabilities in the following areas:
  Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follows directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing and innovation;
• Ability to maintain successful and cooperative working relationships demonstrating tact and discretion;
• Ability to work on-call and before/after normal work hours as requested.

The educational requirement for this position is:
High School diploma/ GED
Education substituted for experience? No
This position requires: 1 year of related experience.
Experience substituted for education? Yes

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include:

• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include:

None

Travel Requirements None

Standing:
Over 2/3 of the time; walking:
Over 2/3 of the time; sitting:
Under 1/3 of the time; using hands:
Over 2/3 of the time; reaching with hands and arms:
Over 2/3 of the time; climbing or balancing:
Up to 2/3 of the time; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling:
Up to 2/3 of the time; talking or hearing:
Under 1/3 of the time; and, tasting or smelling:
Under 1/3 of the time.
This position requires lifting:
Up to 10 pounds:
Over 2/3 of the time; up to 25 pounds:
Over 2/3 of the time; up to 50 pounds:
Under 1/3 of the time; up to 100 pounds:
Under 1/3 of the…