Groundskeeper

Location: Northern

## Groundskeeper Apply:
Main Campus:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR-1310
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* Job Title:

** Groundskeeper
* * Full- or Part-Time:
** Full time
** Exempt or Non-Exempt:
** No
* * Hourly Rate:
** 18.20 USD Hourly
** Department:
** Campus Facilities-Grounds (PM)
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* Job Description:

**** Days/Shift: This position changes days and hours during the year.
**** November
- April = Thursday
- Monday 1-9pm
**** April - November = Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm**** *
* * exact dates to be determined
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* JOB TITLE:

** Groundskeeper                                                 
** GRADE LEVEL:
** 4
* * DEPARTMENT:
** Campus Facilities                                        
** FLSA:
** Non-exempt
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* JOB SUMMARY:

** To assist in the daily upkeep of University grounds and property including, walks, roadways, equipment; participate in set-ups, and moving furniture and equipment, etc. for campus events and activities; coordinate motor pool activities.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Maintain University grounds; may include applying fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides; planting; seeding; watering; mowing; trimming; pruning; spraying; removing weeds; lining, marking and laying out athletic field markers; etc.
* Operate standard grounds equipment, such as tractors, commercial mowers, sprayers, snow removal equipment, back hoe, etc.
* Inspect, provide preventative measures, and maintain ornamentals, turf, perennials, annuals, other bedding plants, bushes, shrubs and trees on campus.
* Determine causes and solutions to actual or potential turfgrass, horticultural, pest and other related problems, providing suggestions to the Working Foreman.
* Perform special grounds operations, may include monitoring and setting irrigation boxes, digging water mains, working on irrigation system, repairing pavement, etc.
* Maintain required records on chemical usage, plantings, maintenance, and motor pool.
* Clean, care, and provide preventative maintenance on grounds equipment.
* Remove debris, litter, and weeds from University grounds, walks, parking lots, and roads.
* Participate in the removal of snow and ice, may include shoveling, salting, sanding, and plowing.
** RELATED DUTIES:
*** Perform routine grading and seeding operations.
* Assist in moving furniture and equipment in and out of facilities for University events.
* Install snow fences and directional signs.
* Assist other grounds personnel as required.
* Other duties as assigned.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Most tasks are performed independently, or as part of a team.  Assignments are coordinated by the Working Foreman.  Administrative supervision is received from the Manager of Maintenance Operations.

Assignments and administrative supervision are received from the Assistant Vice President and/or his designee(s).
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** May be responsible for supervising student employees.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** High School diploma or equivalent.
* State of Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.
* Possession of a valid Michigan Driver License, in good standing.
* Three years of direct, job-related experience; nursery, landscaping, golf course maintenance, snow removal, etc.
* Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural/landscape procedures, practices, and equipment.
* Ability to compile, maintain, and process grounds/athletics records and reports.
* Ability to begin and follow through with the task(s) or plan identified in the job description, and to take the first step in performance of those duties and responsibilities.
* Reporting of facilities or grounds maintenance needs which are observed.
* Ability to effectively communicate with others and maintain good working relations with supervisor, co-workers, and the University community.
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team and to perform assigned duties within scheduled time limits.
* Ability to follow and apply general and specific grounds safety procedures.
* Ability to exercise appropriate judgment based on specific situations.
* Ability to operate grounds/athletics equipment; may include mowers, spreaders, sprayers, backhoe, tractor, field markers, hand tools, trucks, etc.
* Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
* Ability to pass job-related physical examination, skill test, and/or State/Federal mandated training, licensing, and/or certification requirements within a reasonable amount of time.
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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

*** Many duties are performed outdoors and subject to environmental changes.
* Exposure to dust, fumes,…