Groundskeeper II (Multiple Positions Available)

Delta State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta State University is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain university grounds, athletic fields, and golf course areas. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, watering, and applying fertilizers under supervision, with occasional herbicide/pesticide application.

Qualifications emphasize a valid US driver's license, ability to lift 80 pounds, and comfort working outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand oral and written instructions.
• Must have a valid US driver's license and be insurable under DSU insurance carrier.
• Ability to operate maintenance and construction equipment including various types of mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, power washers, and related tools.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 80 pounds, climb ladders, and work outdoors in temperature and weather extremes.

Responsibilities

• Picks up trash and debris from University grounds, parking areas, walks, streets, sports fields, ditches, culverts, and catch basins.
• Cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, curbs, planting beds, and walls using grounds maintenance tools.
• Waters lawns and plant materials, applies fertilizers.
• Sprays herbicides and pesticides under supervision using sprayers.
• Rakes and removes leaves; cleans drainage ditches, culverts, and catch basins.
• Maintains the grounds, athletic fields, and campus in acceptable condition; performs other related duties as required.
• Must be able to work extra hours and weekends as needed.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Tools

Lawn mowing equipment

Trimmers/edgers

Power washers

Job description

Groundskeeper II (Multiple Positions Available)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must bring a valid US driver license to the interview.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Groundskeeper II (Multiple Positions Available)

Working Title

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Department

Department Facilities Management

Posting Number

Posting Number 201201308

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

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Salary Basis

Salary Basis Hourly

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Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

Picks up trash and debris from University grounds, parking areas, walks, streets, sports fields, ditches, culverts, and catch basins. Collects and removes debris and trash from campus and disposes of such through approved methods. Cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, curbs, planting beds, and walls using appropriate grounds maintenance tools. Waters lawns and plant materials, applies fertilizers. Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor or Superintendent, sprays herbicides and pesticides using pump-up and back pack sprayers. Rakes and removes leaves; cleans drainage ditches, culverts, and catch basins. Cleans building exteriors, entrances, and campus pavement areas using brooms, sweepers, power washers, and blowers/vacuums. Sweeps and cleans streets; removes snow, ice, and debris from streets and walks as required. Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, prunes shrubs, ground cover, ornamental grasses, and trees. Assists the Grounds Supervisor with modification and repair of irrigation PVC pipe and sprinkler heads. Patches holes in asphalt parking and driveways and paints striping and crosswalks. Maintains the grounds, athletic fields, and golf course in acceptable manner according to DSU and industry standards. Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Must be able to work extra hours and weekends as needed or required.

Qualifications

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand oral and written instructions. Must have a valid US driver’s license and be insurable under DSU insurance carrier. Ability to effectively maintain the University grounds and landscape under the general direction of the Crew Leader. Ability to operate maintenance and construction equipment including various types of commercial mowers, line trimmers, edgers, blowers, tillers, power washers, pump-up and back pack sprayers, pruning equipment, paint striping machine, as well as typical maintenance hand tools. Ability to operate fertilizer spreader, golf and utility carts. Ability to safety operate trucks and vans with trailers in tow and navigate safely through campus streets and narrow driveways. Must be able to lift a minimum of 80 pounds, climb ladders, work in tight spaces including trenches, and work outdoors in temperature and weather extremes.

Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Must be able to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions. Must have a valid US driver’s license and be insurable under DSU insurance carrier.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with lawn maintenance equipment and tools.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must bring a valid US driver license to the interview.

Additional Information

Open Date

Open Date 08/12/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Delta State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Delta State University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from sexual and gender-based discrimination or harassment. Our goal is for all to have equal access to the many great services and opportunities we offer. For more information, or to report an incident, see https://www.deltastate.edu/titleix/ or email [e-mail] .