Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 position for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU). The department's primary mission is to serve OSU students by providing safe, economical, and comfortable on-campus living and dining options. The department is an auxiliary enterprise funded solely by customers who use its services and receives no state or tax funding. It is committed to maintaining high educational and service standards for all customers and dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an open, respectful, and enjoyable living and learning environment.

Position Overview: Grounds Maintenance Worker II Provides skilled landscape and grounds maintenance for approximately 75 acres of UHDS properties and other areas on the OSU Corvallis Campus. Ensuring grounds are presentable and safe for students, staff, and the public. Reports to the UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor. Collaborates with the supervisor to design, install, repair, and troubleshoot irrigation systems. Maintains and repairs groundskeeping equipment. May lead student, seasonal, and temporary staff by training, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work. Communication and collaboration daily in-person, radio, and phone interactions with staff, faculty, students, and campus visitors. Responsibilities include answering questions, giving directions, discussing landscaping issues. Regular contact with vendors for ordering supplies, repair personnel for equipment servicing, and other tradespeople during special events or emergencies.

Key Responsibilities: 70% Grounds and Landscape Maintenance. Mow and edge lawns and fields using push and riding mowers, tractors, and power edgers. Perform leaf blowing and removal. Plant, transplant, fertilize, and water lawns, shrubs, bedding plants, ground cover, and trees. Cut, trim, and prune trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and ground cover. Eradicate and prevent weeds using manual and mechanical methods. Calibrate, mix, and apply pesticides and herbicides per manufacturer instructions and seasonal needs. Remove ice and snow during inclement weather. Clear debris from gutters and roofs. Maintain cleanliness of hardscapes, landscaped areas, and trash containment zones during daily trash detail routes. Operate trash compactors to empty roller carts. Ensure sidewalks, driveways, and entryways are safe and functional. Pressure wash hardscapes and structures to maintain clean walking surfaces and remove debris. Operate lift equipment or bucket trucks. Perform additional tasks as needed to support the UHDS Facilities team. 15% Landscape and Irrigation Design and Repair. Collaborate with UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor to plan and implement landscape designs. Provide feedback on designs and direct student staff. Design, lay out, and install pavers and build stone walls. Assist in designing and installing new irrigation systems. Repair and upgrade existing irrigation systems. Operate irrigation controllers used on OSU's campus. 5% Equipment Maintenance. Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment including tractor, backhoe, riding lawnmower, dump truck, powered and backpack pesticide sprayers, push lawnmowers, edgers, gas pruning shears, line trimmers, chainsaws, pressure washers, shovels, rakes, and other hand tools.

What We Require: Pesticide applicator's license may be required based on position duties; AND Two years experience as a grounds keeper which included plant care; OR An Associate's degree in Landscape Technology or Horticulture; OR Completion of a Landscape Certification program or license in a horticultural specialty.

What You Will Need: Experience or Education (one of the following): Two years of experience as a landscape grounds worker, including plant care. Associate's degree in landscape technology or Horticulture. Completion of a Landscape Certification program or possession of a license in a horticultural specialty. Licensing Requirement: Possession of a pesticide applicator's license or the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment. Security-Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Driving Requirement: This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have: Experience as a landscape foreman or crew lead within the landscaping industry. Hands-on experience in irrigation system design, installation, and repair. Ability to read and interpret irrigation blueprints, and create new irrigation plans using CAD or similar design software. Experience in paver design and installation, including paver wall construction. Prior or current experience working in a university or higher education environment. Certification as an ISA Certified Arborist.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule: Work Schedule and Availability Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Work assignments and shifts may be adjusted based on operational needs. As part of a seven-day-a-week operation, weekend and holiday work may be required. This position is designated as essential. The employee may be required to report to work during inclement weather, emergencies, or University closures, as directed by a supervisor or designated Person in Charge. Physical Requirements Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work from a crouched position for extended periods. Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work from ladders, lifts, bucket trucks, and elevated locations such as rooftops. Work Environment Work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather. Exposure to dust, high noise levels, and the use of pesticides is expected. A two-way radio must be always carried while on duty. Equipment and Tools Must be able to operate a forklift and other equipment as required. Attendance and Conduct Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential to meet daily operational needs. Employees must adhere to scheduled shift start times and break schedules.

Pay Method - Hourly. Pay Period - 16th - 15th of the following month. Pay Date - Last working day of the month. Min Salary - $20.19. Max Salary - $30.11. Link to Position Description - Posting Detail Information Posting Number - P05677CT. Number of Vacancies - 1. Anticipated Appointment Begin Date - 07/27/2026. Anticipated Appointment End Date. Posting Date - 06/05/2026. Full Consideration Date. Closing Date - 06/15/2026. Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search - Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants. Special Instructions to Applicants - Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties. Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range. For additional information please contact: Jeffrey Leggett View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at View email address on click.appcast.io.