Groundskeeper

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time.

This position is responsible for the daily care and maintenance of the campus grounds and landscaped areas. The duties include turf care for campus grounds landscape bed maintenance and installation tree care and trash removal tasks around campus. This position may also consist of athletic field venue maintenance and care including painting/removing field lines synthetic field maintenance practices and fertilizer applications. This position is also responsible for trash removal tasks around FUNCTIONSReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Functions Statement(s): Provide for a safe and manicured environment for students employees and campus visitors. Perform mowing trimming and weedeating on campus. Perform athletic facilities maintenance practices including painting marking dragging and other cultural maintenance field practices. Perform campus recyclable and nonrecyclable removal. Snow removal tasks when necessary. Assist of Facilities Management teams as needed. Other duties as QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s) Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Attendance Regular and Reliable Attendance Communication Oral Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication Written Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Detail Oriented Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Diversity Oriented Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders including being mindful of experiences related but not limited to: age gender race ethnicity religion socioeconomic status LGBTQ and/or job type. Interpersonal Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Organized Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Reliability Ability to be dependable and trustworthy. Safety Awareness Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards. SelfMotivated Ability of the individual to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or & ABILITIESEducation: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) : One or moreyear(s) experience in landscape maintenance turf maintenance or tree care. Experience working in a teamoriented Basic: Ability to read listen to and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence. Excellent oral communication skills are Ability: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Computer Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite Gmail Google and Outlook. Ability to learn and effectively use ADP time keeping & Licenses: Valid United States drivers license Requirements: Must be able to relate well with others and be a motivated individual. Must be willing to learn proper mowing techniques to ensure safety of students faculty staff and campus property. Ability to communicate effectively within leadership other technicians and client audiences. Ability to produce a quality work product in a prompt safe and efficient manner. Strong customer service skills. Ability to problem solve. Ability to work without supervision and shifting work priorities; deal appropriately with multiple deadlines. Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance. Willingness to seek out and work with peers to determine and apply best practices. Demonstrated capability to handle competing priorities in a complex environment and communicate progress against project requirements. Must be willing to work in a team as well as in a broader institutional setting to achieve divisional goals and objectives. Possesses a commitment to the values associated with a nationally respected liberal arts educational environment. Attend training sessions and/or seminars to maintain or enhance skills that may be required for the successful operation of Facilities Management. Must be able to be flexible when urgent requests DEMANDSPhysical Demands Lift/CarryStand C (Constantly)Walk C (Constantly)Sit O (Occasionally)Handling / Fingering C (Constantly)Reach Outward F (Frequently)Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently)Climb O (Occasionally)Crawl O (Occasionally)Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)Bend F (Frequently)10 lbs or less C (Constantly)1120 lbs C (Constantly)2150 lbs C (Constantly)51100 lbs F (Frequently)Over 100 lbs O (Occasionally)Push/Pull12 lbs or less C (Constantly)1325 lbs C (Constantly)2640 lbs C (Constantly)41100 lbs C (Constantly)N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 2.5 hrs/day)F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% 66% of the time (2.5 5.5 hrs/day)C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)Other Physical Requirements: Vision (Near Distance Peripheral Depth Perception Color) Hearing (Auditory perception or audition)WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration respect for each other diversity freedom of expression accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.

DePauw University in affirmation of its commitment to excellence endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring promotion compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring promotion compensation and admission will be based upon a persons qualifications and/or performance without regard to race color creed religion national origin sexual orientation disability age gender gender identity or gender expression except where religion gender or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw Universitys goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

Employee Benefits Overview

There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.

For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their voluntary benefitsTuition Remission and Exchange as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.

All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.

At DePauw we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation TimePersonal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.

ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER SUCH AS:

• Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
• Indoor Tennis and Track Center
• University Libraries
• Peeler art galleries
• Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
• Ubben lecture series
• Free athletic events
• Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
• Employee discounted meal plan
• Free parking
• Nature park including walking and biking trails
• Personal duplicating and printing discounts

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