Groundskeeper (Days) - Tempe campus

Facilities Assistant 1 Non-Exempt

Facilities Management, Grounds Services, Tempe campus, seeks Groundskeepers to maintain grounds and participate in all types of grounds maintenance activities.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain grounds and roads e.g. plant, remove debris, water; spray for weeds and insects; operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment.
• Perform maintenance, and install/remove outdoor signage.
• Plant shrubs, trees, and flowers. Prune trees and shrubs.
• Remove debris from stairs and walk, rake leaves and mow lawns.
• Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans.
• Water trees, shrubs and lawns and perform irrigation activities.
• Operate large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Operate pick-up trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
• Use work order systems (TMA) in response to maintenance requests.
• Respond to trouble calls throughout campus and provide support for various campus events.
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday; 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This position is based at ASU's Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

Position Rate: $20.21 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

• Must have any experience which provides knowledge, skills and ability to perform the work. Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
• Experience in: using and operating grounds equipment and/or tools (e.g. leaf sweepers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand truck, power lift gate, hammer drill, chain saw, basic hand tools, etc.)
• Repairing/maintaining irrigation systems
• Planting shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs
• Operating riding, push lawn mowers, and other turf related equipment
• Power washer operation
• Trash compactor operation
• Minor equipment maintenance (e.g. oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, use of grease gun, etc.)
• Work that requires customer service skills

Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment:

• Activities regularly require long periods of exposure to external elements indigenous to a desert environment, weather, potential exposure to venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
• Regularly required to operate a variety of landscaping equipment, tools and machines requiring extended periods of walking over uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces.
• Stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds.
• Regular use of mowers, trimmers, edgers, shears, spreaders, hoses, hand and power tools/machines.
• May regularly operate a motor vehicle as assigned.
• This position receives regular review of daily work tasks to ensure adherence with established standards for quality, aesthetics, and quantity.
• Drive University vehicles and/or carts.

Department Statement:

What's in it for you? Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM's vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university's mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

This position is located at the University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ (on Rural Road south of Apache Blvd) and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

Must pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of employment. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.

Instructions to Apply:

• Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.
• To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV