Groundskeeper

Title: Groundskeeper I

Pay Range: $18.50-$19.00 Per hour.

FLSA: Non-exempt Hours:40/week

1. Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to: Grounds Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility: none

Indirect Supervisory Responsibility: none

Position Backup is: Grounds Supervisor

2. Basic Function

To maintain the University campus grounds in a clean and orderly condition. Including daily grounds maintenance which may include: trash removal mowing weed eating planting trimming painting operating heavy equipment snow removal masonry work power washing digging etc. The primary function of this position is to maintain the attractive appearance to perspective students current students facility staff and outside rental guests.

Functions

1. Performs a variety of duties in maintaining the University grounds.
2. Maintains grounds and athletic fields at the direction of the Grounds Supervisor.
3. Plants trees shrubbery and flowers. Maintaining them by performing such functions as watering weeding thinning cultivation and transplanting as required.
4. Mow trim and edge lawn as needed during the growing season.
5. Operate grounds equipment which may include; riding mowers tractors stick edgers backpack blowers string trimmers snow blowers trucks with plow etc.
6. Perform required tree and shrub maintenance as pruning trimming and felling by use of hand or power equipment to promote growth and improve appearance
7. Capable of handling vehicles in a safe manner while observing safety regulations.
8. Adjust and repair sprinklers.
9. Plows and shovels snow from sidewalks drives and parking lots. Spreads ice and snow melting product.
10. Uses hand and power equipment to keep sidewalks drives parking lots and grounds free of debris and maintained in good repair.
11. Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
12. Is responsible for the condition of hand tools power tools and other equipment used in maintain University grounds.
13. Paints Athletic fields in conjunction with the Athletic departments game schedule.
14. Performssuchsimilarcomparableorrelateddutiesasmaybeassignedorrequired.

4. Qualifications

Knowledge: High school or trade school diploma Maryland drivers license required ability to read and speak the English language ability to understand safety training and requirements.

Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in grounds trade as described above. Requires a valid drivers license and good driving record.

Skills: Numerical ability spatial ability form perception motor coordination finger dexterity manual dexterity color discrimination.

Working Conditions: Extensive walking and riding on a daily basis. Exposure to heat cold freezing and wet conditions. Exposure to snow sun rain and windy conditions. Exposure to loud noise and vibration from operation equipment. Ability to lift 75 pounds. This position has been identified as having a potential risk for occupational exposure to potentially infectious material; as such this position is required to be offered the Hepatitis B Vaccine at no cost to the employee and annual training on Preventing Exposure to Bloodbourne Pathogens must be completed

Typical schedule is 7:00am 3:30pm Monday Friday. Schedule may include evenings and weekends on an as needed on-call basis. This position is designated as essential personnel.

Training Requirements:

1. Preventing Exposure to Bloodbourne Pathogens Annually
2. FERPA
3. Title IX
4. Hazard Communication Right to Know
5. Active Shooter
6. Office Hazards
7. Mission Orientation
8. Avoiding Back Injuries
9. Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies
10. Ladder Safety
11. Lockout/Tagout - Affected Employees
12. Noise and Hearing Conservation
13. Personal Protective Equipment - What Employees Need to Know
14. Portable Power Tool Safety
15. Preventing Slips Trips and Falls - A Guide for Employees
16. Understanding Chemical Labels Under GHS
17. Working in Cold Conditions
18. Working in Hot Conditions
19. Working Safely Outdoors
20. Working Safely with Flammable Liquids

The University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all employees who work at least 30 hours per week:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Retirement Plan through TIAA
• University paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy and Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14-16 Paid Holidays each year

Additional Information:

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age ancestry color creed disability gender gender identity genetic information marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or protected veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald Chief of Staff Notre Dame of Maryland University 4701 North Charles Street Baltimore MD 21210 .

For all other employment inquiries please contact Human Resources at or Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.