Campus Grounds Technician

Arizona State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Holiday leave

Tuition reduction

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Facilities Assistant 1 Non-Exempt to maintain ASU grounds and support routine landscape tasks across campuses. The role is full-time, with a 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

shift, Monday through Friday, and may involve working from multiple campuses as needed. Responsibilities include planting and pruning shrubs/trees, mowing, debris removal, irrigation work, signage installation, and operation of landscaping equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid US driver4 license throughout employment.
• Experience operating grounds equipment and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Experience planting shrubs/trees and mowing lawns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and roads: plant, remove debris, water; spray for weeds and insects; operate landscaping tools.
• Perform maintenance and install/remove outdoor signage.
• Plant shrubs, trees, and flowers; prune trees and shrubs.
• Remove debris from stairs and walkways; rake leaves; mow lawns.
• Water trees, shrubs, and lawns; perform irrigation activities.
• Operate large power lawn mowers, edgers, and related equipment.
• Operate pickup trucks for hauling and debris removal.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication.

Skills

Grounds equipment operation

Irrigation systems

Plant shrubs/trees/flowers

Lawn mowing

Customer service

Valid driver4 license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power washer operation

Landscaping tools

Job description

Arizona State University is seeking a Facilities Assistant 1 Non-Exempt to maintain ASU grounds and support routine landscape tasks across campuses. The role is full-time, with a 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

shift, Monday through Friday, and may involve working from multiple campuses as needed. Responsibilities include planting and pruning shrubs/trees, mowing, debris removal, irrigation work, signage installation, and operation of landscaping equipment.