Campus Groundskeeper & Landscaping Technician

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K savings plan

Paid time off for volunteering

Tuition Discount Program for employees and family

Job summary

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY seeks a Grounds Maintenance team member responsible for maintaining clean and beautiful outdoor spaces on campus. This role involves operating landscaping equipment, performing seasonal duties, and ensuring the upkeep of various green areas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and previous grounds maintenance experience, along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a tuition discount program.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate landscaping equipment and tools appropriately.
• Knowledge of fertilizers and herbicides used in grounds care.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor under extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal grounds duties including operating machinery.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and beauty on campus grounds.
• Assist with irrigation activities and planting of various species.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment and tools

Customer service orientation

Reliable and self-motivated

Basic arithmetic skills for mixing chemicals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous commercial grounds maintenance experience

Tools

Power tools (trimmers, blowers)

Landscaping vehicles (Gators, trucks)

Job description

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY seeks a Grounds Maintenance team member responsible for maintaining clean and beautiful outdoor spaces on campus. This role involves operating landscaping equipment, performing seasonal duties, and ensuring the upkeep of various green areas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and previous grounds maintenance experience, along with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions. Competitive benefits include health insurance and a tuition discount program.