Groundskeeper III

Delta State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Worker to ensure the upkeep of beautiful campus grounds and facilities. This role involves operating various power equipment, training crew members, and performing essential maintenance tasks to keep the landscape pristine. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Join a team committed to maintaining a vibrant and welcoming environment for students and staff alike. If you have a passion for landscaping and enjoy working with your hands, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate various grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds, gardens, and sports fields.
• Assist with training crew members and oversee maintenance duties.
• Collect and dispose of trash and debris from campus.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Ability to operate power equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High School degree or GED

Tools

Tractors

Commercial mowers

Power washers

Pesticide sprayers

Maintenance hand tools

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

The incumbent operates various power equipment used in the maintenance of campus grounds, gardens, sports fields, and golf course to assure the upkeep of the University. Responsibilities include:

1. Assist with training and oversight of other crew members in the completion of assigned maintenance duties.
2. Picks up trash and debris from University grounds, parking areas, walks, streets, sports fields, ditches, culverts, and catch basins.
3. Collects and removes debris and trash from campus and disposes of such through approved methods.
4. Cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, curbs, planting beds, and walls using appropriate grounds maintenance tools.
5. Plants new landscape areas and renovates existing areas according to pre-approved plans.
6. Waters lawns and plant materials, applies fertilizers, and sprays herbicides and pesticides using mechanical and power sprayers.
7. Rakes and removes leaves; cleans drainage ditches, culverts, and catch basins.
8. Cleans building exteriors, entrances, and campus pavement areas using brooms, sweepers, power washers, and blowers/vacuums.
9. Sweeps and cleans streets; removes snow, ice, and debris from streets and walks as required.
10. Prunes shrubs, ground cover, ornamental grasses, and trees.
11. Assists the Grounds Supervisor with modification and repair of irrigation PVC pipe and sprinkler heads.
12. Patches holes in asphalt parking and driveways.
13. Marks sports fields, paints parking striping, and crosswalks.
14. Maintains the grounds, athletic fields, and golf course in an acceptable manner according to DSU and industry standards.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write, speak, and execute written and oral instructions. Ability to effectively maintain the University grounds and landscape with minimal oversight. Must be able to operate maintenance and construction equipment including:

• Various types of tractors, skid loader, commercial mowers (including zero-turn mowers, reel mowers), aerial lifts, line trimmers, edgers, blowers, tillers, street sweeper, roller/packer, verticutter, power washers, pesticide sprayers, pruning equipment (including chain saws and power pruners), paint striping machine, plate compactor, as well as typical maintenance hand tools.
• Ability to operate fertilizer spreader and golf/utility carts.
• Ability to back lap and adjust reel mowers.
• Ability to safely 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 18 months of directly related grounds maintenance experience is preferred.

Salary

Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open Date: 07/27/2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • DSU Employee
  • DSU Job Website
  • Invited by Department to Apply
  • MS State Employment Service
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Diverse Issues
  • Indeed.com
  • Other
• Do you have a high school degree or GED?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you have a valid, current driver's license?
  • yes
  • no
• * How much experience do you have with lawn maintenance?
  • less than six months
  • less than one year
  • more than one year
• * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents:

• Resume

Optional Documents:

• None

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].