Groundskeeper

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on community support is seeking a Groundskeeper for Coppin State University. This role involves maintaining the grounds, including tasks like planting, snow removal, and operating grounds vehicles. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in landscape maintenance preferred. The ability to lift 50 pounds is essential, and a valid driver's license is required. This position is vital for handling emergencies and includes physical work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general landscape and maintenance practices.
• Experience with lawn and sports field irrigation systems is desired.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Must have a valid driver's license with good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance activities like planting and pruning.
• Maintain roads, storm drains, and handle snow removal.
• Drive and maintain grounds vehicles.
• Assist and serve as backup to other trades.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Operating landscaping equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Landscaping tools

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Groundskeeper

PAY RATE - $15.00 – $18.00

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of manual work assignments associated with the care and maintenance of the grounds at Coppin State University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists landscape personnel with maintenance activities to include planting, transplanting, pruning, seeding, mulching, fertilizing and weeding; maintains roads, storm drains, and parking lots and to include ice and snow removal, removal of refuse, rubbish, leaves, dirt etc., and tree removal; drives and provides routine preventative maintenance on grounds vehicles; and operates and maintains related hand power equipment. This position is an essential Personnel position for emergencies such as snow removal, special events, storm damage, power outages and other emergencies that occur within Operations and Maintenance. The selected candidate will work five 8 hr. shifts per week.

The description above is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists and serves as backup to other trades.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and background in general landscape and maintenance, building/grounds maintenance.
• Experience in the maintenance of lawns and sports field irrigation systems desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• A valid and current driver's license with no more than 5 points is required prior to hire.
• Ability to complete the following trainings as required: forklift operation certification, lock out tag out, fall arrest, confined space, MSDS, ladder safety, emergency evacuation, in-house OHSA and respirator training.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers telephones and copier, email etc.
• Operate and perform minor maintenance on related equipment; and possess a working knowledge of tools, equipment and landscape techniques related to landscape maintenance.
• Ability to promote and follow University of Maryland policies, Coppin State University policies and department procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more and work in rain, snow, heat and cold for long periods of time.
• Perform extensive walking, standing, climbing and frequent lifting; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, dusty or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.

REPORTS TO

Manager on duty

EOE/MFDV