Job Description

Job Title

Groundskeeper

Job Description

• Turf Management: Mow and maintain all turf areas on campus to ensure a healthy and vibrant landscape.
• Leaf Management: Remove and recycle leaves in a timely manner to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the campus.
• Tree Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, including trimming and removal of trees as necessary.
• Shrub Care: Trim and maintain all shrubs to promote healthy growth and enhance campus landscaping.
• Irrigation Maintenance: Manage and maintain irrigation systems, including the operation of computerized equipment and coordination with related contractors.
• Landscape Maintenance: Clean and mulch all landscape beds, ensuring they are tidy and well-kept.
• Waste Management: Conduct regular trash removal across the campus to promote a clean environment.
• Aeration and Fertilization: Aerify and fertilize lawns as needed to promote healthy grass growth.
• Pesticide Application: Apply pesticides in accordance with safety and environmental guidelines.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily and routine maintenance on landscape and grounds equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Operate heavy equipment, including front-end loaders, backhoes, large trucks, tractors, Bobcat Toolcat, high rangers, limb chippers, and other landscape-related machinery.
• Landscape Installation: Assist in the installation and renovation of landscaping projects, including floral displays, by reading and interpreting blueprints and platbooks.
• Snow Removal: Manage snow and ice removal from all roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots during winter months to ensure safety.
• Emergency Response: Participate in storm damage cleanup and other emergency response tasks as needed.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall maintenance and enhancement of campus grounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Drivers License
• Previous experience in groundskeeping or landscape maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery and landscape-related equipment safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of horticulture practices, including turf management, pest control, and irrigation systems.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain necessary certifications for pesticide application and equipment operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Turf Management/Horticulture or minimum 5 years experience in irrigation field.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Department

Landscape Services (54025)

Family / Sub-Family

Facilities / Grounds

Career Stream/Level

NIC 1 Assistant

Department Hiring Pay Range

$15.00 - $20.72 / Hr | Commensurate with Experience

Pay ID

Bi-Weekly

FLSA Status

S3 - FT Non-exempt Hourly

Job Category

Service/Maintenance

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule: Days of Week & Hours

• Monday – Friday

Schedule: Hours/Week

40

Schedule: # of months

12

Job Posting Date (Campus)

10/22/2024

Job Posting Date (Public)

10/22/2024

Job Closing Date

11/05/2024

Posting Type

Open To All Applicants

Posting Number

S251509

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