Groundskeeper

Kansas City University; Kansas City (KS); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kansas City University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds and vehicles, including mowing, trimming, planting, snow removal, and assisting with special events. The role requires the ability to operate a variety of grounds equipment, valid driver's license, and reliable English communication for reading, writing, and speaking essential duties.

The position supports departmental moves and event setup, with responsibilities across campus and occasional driving between campuses.

Qualifications

• Requires effective English communication for reading, writing, and speaking essential duties.
• One year of groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Capable of operating a variety of grounds equipment including snow removal equipment.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift up to 120 pounds.
• Willingness to work alternative hours for seasons or events.

Responsabilités

• Maintains campus grounds and vehicles by mowing, trimming, planting, snow removal, and cleaning vehicles.
• Prepares grounds for assigned activities and ensures safety during inclement weather.
• Monitors equipment performance and reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assists with office and department moves and with special events.

Connaissances

English communication

Groundskeeping experience

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Physical ability 120 lbs

Flexible hours

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Job Type:

Staff

Job Description:

The Groundskeeper maintains and cares for University grounds and vehicles by mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting flowers and shrubs, removing snow, maintaining KCU vehicles, and assisting with special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the campus creates a favorable impression
• Prepares grounds for assigned activities
• Makes sure plants are free of disease and insects, applying chemicals as needed
• Keeps the ground clear of debris
• Ensures grounds are clear and safe during inclement weather
• Monitors equipment for optimal performance, reporting malfunctions, breakages to the supervisor
• Maintains KCU vehicles, washing cars, delivering cars for minor preventive maintenance services, taking vehicle in for repairs, performing detail cleaning
• Helps with office and department moves
• Assists with special events
• Occasional driver responsibility of university van between campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, local and out of town meetings and events
• Contributes to the team effort by performing related duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications:

• Knowledge typically obtained through a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding information necessary to perform the essential functions of the position
• One year of experience in groundskeeping preferred
• Must have valid driver's license
• Must be capable of operating and maintaining a variety of equipment used on grounds - including snow removal equipment
• Willing and available to work alternative hours as needed for season or special events
• Requires the ability to bend, stoop, and lift 120 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.

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