Groundskeeper III

Position Information Posting Number S06864P

Position Title

Groundskeeper III

Department

Facilities Mgmt_Grounds

Location

Arlington

Position Status

Full-time

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm

Salary

Hourly rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $23

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Summary

Groundskeeper III will perform landscape maintenance duties in the care of lawns, plants, and trees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Use small power equipment, including edgers, string trimmers, and leaf blowers, and hand tools for lawn maintenance. * Use and care of a utility vehicle, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance. * Provide labor for plant set-ups and special events (Ooze ball, Homecoming, etc.). * Provide labor for other OFM departmental projects. Use of large power equipment, including riding mowers, chain saws, dump trucks, tractors, forklifts, Bobcats, bucket trucks, hedge trimmers, leaf vacuums, and walk-behind power mowers. * Fill in for Leads and manage crews when they are on vacation or sick. * Train other staff on the use of large equipment and vehicles. * Collect trash, leaves, recycling, debris, and dead animals throughout campus. * Detail work including pulling weeds, spraying weeds, hand-watering plants and trees, pruning plants and trees, installing mulch, installing plants and trees, building walls and pathways, and preparation of ornamental beds. * Report broken or leaking irrigation and make minor repairs. * Report plant pathogens, diseases, insects, and other campus problems. * Report suspicious behavior or objects on campus. * Deliver mulch and compost to the Community Garden and pick up plant debris. * Assist campus police by placing barricades for special events. * Clean the incinerator at Life Science. * Power washing hardscapes and entrances, including gum removal. * Maintenance and repair of campus water f...