Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper II - North LibertyThe University of Iowa Heath Care North Liberty Campus, Engineering Services is seeking a Groundskeeper II to care for and maintain flower beds, plants and shrubs, applies chemicals to grounds, plants, and shrubs; operates and maintains equipment and performs other labor required to landscape and maintain grounds. May provide functional supervision to groundskeeping personnel as required. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Performs all duties listed under Groundskeeper I. Applies pesticides, fertilizers, fungicides and insecticides using mechanized or hand equipment. Maintains records/maps of all areas sprayed and chemicals used and completes state records as required by state law. Identifies turf, shrubbery, and flower problems and determines chemicals to use. Calibrates sprayer/spreader equipment for appropriate dispersal rate of chemicals, mixes chemical solutions according to specifications. Prepares seed beds and performs seeding, planting and transplanting, including flowers, trees and shrubs, and lawns. Waters, weeds, hoes, sprays and removes dead blossoms in flower beds. Trims hedges and shrubs, digs up bulbs and transplants shrubs and trees; treats and controls plant diseases. Supervises the operation of a greenhouse; submits requisitions for seeds and supplies; germinates seedling plants, roots, cuttings and otherwise grows plants for the campus. May assign, coordinate and review the work of other groundskeeping personnel. Schedule: 100% Hourly: $19.09 to commensurate Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, on call to be scheduled during inclement weather Location: Medical Center North Liberty Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Eligibility Requirements: Two years of experience operating the machinery and tools used in grounds work or any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals two years. Must have successfully completed commercial certification tests (30T-Ornamental and Turf) for application of pesticides and be eligible to be certified. May be required to successfully complete other commercial certification tests as required. Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact View email address on click.appcast.io