Groundskeeper - INTERNAL OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY
Groundskeeper - INTERNAL OPENING FOR CURRENT KSU AFSCME EMPLOYEES ONLY
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Job Description
Job Title:
Groundskeeper
Kent Campus Kent OH
Salary:
$16.24 $16.97 (6 month rate)
Basic Function:
Performs grounds maintenance functions. Reports to Groundskeeper Crew Leader Groundskeeping Supervisor or other designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:
Mows trims and edges lawns; weeds and waters lawns and flower beds; prunes trees and shrubs; plants and transplants trees shrubs ground cover and flowers; operates hand and chain saw to cut trees and wood.
Operates various equipment and motor vehicles in performance of job duties (e.g. garden tractors power mowers etc.).
Applies insecticides and fertilizers to control insects and disease and promote growth of lawns trees shrubs and flower beds; applies top soil; prepares surfaces for seeding or sodding; mows aerates drags lays out lines and paints athletic fields; seeds and sods lawns.
Keeps grounds clean; picks up papers and other debris rakes leaves operates vacuum sweeper to clean sidewalks and parking lots when necessary.
Removes snow and ice using snow blower snow thrower hand shovel and/or broom; applies salt and/or sand to snow and ice.
May drive vehicle to pick up and deliver materials equipment and personnel; performs routine maintenance of tools and grounds equipment (e.g. cleans paints oils sharpens etc.); performs routine building maintenance and custodial duties as assigned.
May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade in University grounds procedures; may participate in training new employees.
May assist skilled tradespersons as assigned.
Performs related duties as required.
Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of six months of work experience.
License/Certification:
Valid Ohio drivers license with safe driving record if required by position. May require pesticide applicators license or be able to successfully complete requirements for license during probationary period.
Knowledge Of:
Grounds maintenance (e.g. applying sprays planting pruning trimming transplanting etc.)
Skill In:
Use of hand and power tools
Operating and maintaining various types of grounds maintenance equipment (e.g. power mower garden tractor chain saw sod cutter rotary tiller snow thrower)
Ability To:
Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 50 pounds
Read (e.g. work orders product labels) write (e.g. repair orders) and accurately follow oral and written instructions
Apply safety practices
Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers decimals and fractions and calculate percentages)
Preferred Qualifications if applicable:
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Works primarily outdoors; exposed to variable temperatures and weather conditions dirt dust fumes odors chemicals loud equipment noise and potentially dangerous equipment (e.g. power mower garden tractor); requires considerable physical exertion to include frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds (e.g. fertilizer shrubs) occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g. trees barrels of soil) and extended periods of kneeling stooping standing and walking; may work varied hours and shifts to include early mornings and evenings; requires on and offcampus travel.
Working Schedule:
Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; however schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.
Additional Information:
Must pass a security check.
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Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.
Kent State University is a SmokeFree TobaccoFree University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
