Landscape Crew Member

Overview

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Grand Canyon University, located in Phoenix, Arizona, is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian university. Landscapers are responsible for the upkeep of campus grounds including lawns, paved areas, sports areas and fields, parking areas, planters, plants, vegetation and trees, and keeping areas free from litter. This role involves operating commercial landscaping equipment and maintaining overall beautification and cleanliness of the grounds.

Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday, 5:00 am – 1:30 pm. Pay: $16 per hour.

What You Will Do

• Performs seasonal grounds duties as directed.
• Operates mowing, portable blowers/vacuums, edgers and trimming equipment with related implements, chain saws, brushing saws, chipper and numerous hand tools.
• Maintains high standards of beautification and cleanliness; inspects grounds for needed maintenance; picks up and disposes of debris; removes graffiti; ensures seating areas and public gathering spots are in good condition; cleans drains, gutters and troughs.
• Plants, trims and prunes shrubs, bushes, hedges, trees, ground cover, cacti, flowers, turf; may water trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns and perform irrigation activities.
• Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Previous commercial grounds maintenance/landscaping experience.
• Knowledgeable in the proper operation of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds construction and care.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
• Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis and in extreme desert temperatures.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends or holidays as needed.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why Work At GCU

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.
• Free on-site gyms on campus.

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