Groundskeeper Projects

Responsible for all aspects of campus grounds maintenance and support for campus activities. This position has been evaluated for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to premium pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a payroll week.

Salary/Rate

$16.75-$17.68

Qualifications

* Formal Education: + High school diploma; two-year degree in horticulture preferred * Experience: + Two years of experience in landscaping/grounds maintenance * Additional Knowledge/Skills: + Knowledge of operation of small and large engines and equipment, and valid driver license. Knowledge of various plants, plant types, and their care. Must be available for on-call, emergencies, nights, weekends, et

Essential Functions

:* With or without reasonable accommodations the incumbent must be able to read and write and speak the English language at a college level * Be capable of performing sometimes complex mathematical calculations, statistical calculations and other higher mathematical operations * Must be able to communicate with all levels of the institution in written and spoken form * The individual must be able to work independently * The ability to maintain regular and prompt attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position * Other essential functions may be required

Job Responsibilities

* Snow removal * Operate equipment; fork truck, plow truck, forklift, mowers, weed eaters, chainsaw, backhoe, snow blower * Stockpiling and application of salt and sand during winter months * Maintain equipment; change oil, lubricate, minor mechanical repairs * Prune shrubs and trees * Maintain all lawn areas; mow, rake, fertilize, seed, aerate * Maintain and establish all shrub and flower beds; weed, mulch, edge * Deliver intercampus materials; mail, supplies, furniture * Maintain parking lots, sidewalks, and stairways; clean, repair, paint, plow, sweep, cold and hot patch * Paint athletic field...