Sr Groundskeeper

Maintains all aspects of grounds ensuring all lawns planting areas sidewalks and parking areas continually are healthy and are free from debris.

• Performs skilled grounds maintenance including mowing pruning weeding planting fertilizing and applying herbicides to lawn shrubbery and all planting areas.
• Maintains quality of sidewalks and parking areas by ensuring they are cleared of trash debris snow and ice.
• Cleans repairs and performs minor service to equipment and vehicles used for grounds keeping duties.
• Participates in purchase of materials related to grounds keeping including fertilizers mulch tools chemicals and salt. Compares product prices and meets with sales representatives. Keeps accurate records and maintains inventory levels.

Experience

• Six months related experience required

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and be insurable under the Universitys insurance

Essential Competencies

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of basic reading skills
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written
• Detailoriented and highly accurate
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interact effectively with students faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
• Knowledge of basic science and scientific methods
• Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment
• Ability to operate hand and/or power grounds keeping equipment
• Ability to perform automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair
• Ability to operate heavy equipment

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however for best consideration applications should be provided by March 28 2025.

BGSU does not offer H1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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