Groundskeeper

Job Description Summary Maintains grounds of University property and cultivates lawns according to specifications. Responsibilities Cuts lawns. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs. Rakes and bags leaves. Cleans grounds and removes litter. Shovels snow from walks and driveways. Spreads salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup. Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Waters lawn and shrubs and trees. Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts. Operates walking and riding type self-propelled mowers. Performs daily maintenance on machinery used. Pierces soil to make holes for fertilizer and water. Aerates soil with slicer. Distributes seed, fertilizer, pesticides and fungicides on lawn. Transports thatcher, aerator, tools, and materials to and from job site. Operates tractors, front end loaders, and other equipment. Cleans University vehicles. Sets up tents for events. Supports Resources Management department during off season and as needed. Performs other reasonable duties as assigned. Qualifications Requires less than or equal to one year experience. Valid driver’s license. Can perform work efficiently with minimal supervision. Knowledge of materials, tools, and techniques of the trade. Must have ability to respond to emergencies after hours when on call as required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write. Additional Information Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr