Groundskeeper- AZ- Landscaping

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

Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for routine skilled and unskilled maintenance of interior and exterior buildings and grounds, including the operation of motorized vehicles. The position reports to the Lead Groundskeeper.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trimming, edging, and mowing lawn areas.
• Lawn area grading/sod installation.
• Pruning, planting, and staking trees and plants.
• Installing granite, including detail around plants.
• Applying granular fertilizers to turf, trees, and plants.
• Maintenance of all landscape equipment including mowers, tractor, carts, and other power equipment.
• Operating a variety of powered and non-powered equipment to include trimmers, trucks, riding/walk-behind mowers, pole pruner, push spreaders, chainsaw, utility carts, and ladder.
• Irrigation repairs/adjustments of sprinkler heads, laterallines, and valves.
• Exterior housekeeping – sweeping, trash removal, and cleaningand painting fences, curbs, hydrants and handrails as needed.
• Event set-up and take-down as needed.
• Cleaning exterior signs as needed.
• Minor driveway/parking lot surface repairs as needed.
• Assisting other building maintenance specialists in performing various tasks as needed.
• Complying with University safety policy at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Overtime will be required as needed

Qualifications

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. This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent; must possess and maintain a current U.S. driver’s license; at least 1 year of landscape maintenance required with knowledge of pruning, mowing, edging, and planting – irrigation knowledge a plus; able to communicate in English.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is regularly required to walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long term disability
• Pet insurance
• Flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement
• Child/dependent care account
• Competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flexdays, personal days and vacation days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care subsidy reimbursement program
• Identity theft protection
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S.36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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