Groundskeeper I

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Department

Grounds Maintenance Zone BTime Type:

Full time Job Type:

RegularFLSA Status:

Non-ExemptWork Modality:

Full On Campus PresenceUnion:

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Summary

The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance, including planting, mulching, weeding, servicing outdoor trash receptacles, and removal of litter. They work to ensure the success of the campus waste and materials management programs, which entails the collection of recycling, compost, trash, and other materials throughout campus. When needed, they assist in performing small office moves, setups for university functions, and facilitating the storage and redistribution of durable goods. They also engage in snow and ice removal, campus clean up, hardscape maintenance, and operate small grounds equipment. The Groundskeeper typically works within assigned zone. However, the incumbent may be assigned to assist with work within and outside unit. Incumbent may be requested to serve on various department and/or university committees.

Essential Functions

• Weeds, cleans and mulches planting beds, practices integrated pest management, applies compost and fertilizers, cultivates soil, plants, and prunes to ensure a neat clean bed appearance. Rakes and grades lawn areas in preparation of seeding or sodding. Assists with leaf removal operations, athletic field work, landscape projects, and other assigned tasks as required to ensure efficient accomplishment of the workload.
• Removes trash, recycling, compost, and cardboard from designated sites and disposes of those materials into their properly specified compactors. Checks and empties outdoor trash and recycling bins. Performs policing o...