Campus Grounds & Landscape Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Pet insurance

Flexible spending accounts including H

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Child care subsidy reimbursement

Job summary

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ seeks a Groundskeeper to perform routine landscape maintenance of interior and exterior spaces, operate mowers and related equipment, and support daily campus upkeep.

You will trim, plant, irrigation work, assist with events, and help maintain safety standards; a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and English communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a current U.S. driver’s license.
• At least 1 year of landscape maintenance experience with pruning, mowing, edging, and planting; irrigation knowledge a plus.
• Able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Trim, edge, and mow lawn areas.
• Grade lawns and sod installation.
• Prune, plant, and stake trees and plants.
• Install granite around plants.
• Apply granular fertilizers to turf, trees, and plants.
• Maintain landscape equipment including mowers, tractor, carts, and other power equipment.
• Operate a variety of powered and non-powered equipment (trimmers, trucks, riding/walk-behind mowers, pole pruner, push spreaders, chainsaw, carts, ladders).
• Irrigation repairs/adjustments of sprinkler heads, lateral lines, and valves.
• Exterior housekeeping – sweeping, trash removal, and cleaning/painting fences, curbs, hydrants and handrails.
• Event set-up and take-down as needed.
• Cleaning exterior signs as needed.
• Minor driveway/parking lot surface repairs as needed.
• Assist other building maintenance specialists in performing tasks as needed.
• Comply with University safety policy at all times.
• Overtime will be required as needed

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Equipment operation

English communication

Pruning

Mowing

Edging

Irrigation knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Job description

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ seeks a Groundskeeper to perform routine landscape maintenance of interior and exterior spaces, operate mowers and related equipment, and support daily campus upkeep.

You will trim, plant, irrigation work, assist with events, and help maintain safety standards; a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and English communication are required.