Groundskeeper – Sun Devil Athletics

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arizona State University Athletics Groundskeeper is a full-time role based in Tempe, focused on maintaining fields, landscapes, and related facilities to support Sun Devil Athletics. You will operate lawn and irrigation equipment, perform routine maintenance, and help ensure compliance with NCAA and university policies.

We’re seeking hands-on individuals with a high school diploma and 2 years of grounds experience, able to work outdoors in a desert climate and contribute to a first-class

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience in grounds maintenance or related field.
• Experience maintaining athletic fields and landscapes is preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in desert climate.

Responsabilidades

• Maintains grounds e.g. athletic fields, grasses; measures and paints field for athletic competition; remove debris; waters and irrigation repair; makes fertilizer and pesticide applications; operates and maintains groundskeeping tools and equipment; performs maintenance.
• Removes debris from stairs and walks, rakes leaves, and mows lawns.
• Picks up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans.
• Waters fields and lawns, and performs irrigation activities.
• Sprays for weeds and insects using chemicals as required.
• Operates large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance.
• Operates pickup trucks and trailers for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.

Conocimientos

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Team communication

Safety procedures

Educación

High School Diploma

Two years experience in grounds maintenance

Herramientas

Lawn equipment (mowers, trimmers)

Descripción del empleo

Groundskeeper – Sun Devil Athletics

Job Profile: Facilities Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family: Facilities Management

Time Type: Full time

Apply before: 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary Inspects, maintains, and repairs basic equipment and facilities to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.

Job Description Be part of the team behind the team! As an Arizona State University Athletics Groundskeeper, you’ll help create the exceptional playing surfaces where student-athletes compete, records are broken, and unforgettable moments happen. Bring your passion for the outdoors, attention to detail, and pride in a job that puts you right at the heart of Sun Devil Athletics. Your work will directly contribute to a first-class athletic experience at Arizona State University.

Maintains grounds and participates in all types of grounds maintenance activities. Adheres to NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the department, the university and the Arizona Board of Regents.

$20 – $24/hour; Depends on experience

Essential Duties

• Maintains grounds e.g. athletic fields, grasses; measures and paints field for athletic competition; remove debris; waters and irrigation repair; makes fertilizer and pesticide applications; operates and maintains groundskeeping tools and equipment; performs maintenance.
• Removes debris from stairs and walks, rakes leaves, and mows lawns.
• Picks up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans.
• Waters fields and lawns, and performs irrigation activities.
• Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
• Operates large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Operates pick-up trucks and trailers for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper operation, use and care of equipment, tools and procedures of grounds maintenance and care.
• Knowledge of techniques of planting and maintaining grasses, plants, trees and shrubs suited to the area location.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used to properly care for and maintain grass areas.
• Knowledge of proper safety precautions/procedures associated with application of various chemical treatments and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics and lifting procedures / methods.
• Knowledge of proper calculations used to measure/mix/prepare chemical treatments.
• Skill in operating grounds maintenance equipment.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Working Environment

• Activities regularly require long periods of exposure to external elements indigenous to a desert environment, weather, potential exposure to venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
• Regularly required to operate a variety of groundskeeping equipment, tools and machines requiring extended periods of walking over uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of mowers, trimmers, edgers, shears, spreaders, hoses, hand and power tools/machines, etc.; may regularly operate a motor vehicle as assigned.
• This position receives regular review of daily work tasks to ensure adherence with established standards for quality, aesthetics, and quantity.

Driving Requirement

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location

Campus: Tempe

Funding: No Federal Funding

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

• ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more.
• In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees.
• Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.
• ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a key part of your total compensation. Visit the ASU https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a key part of your total compensation. Visit the ASU https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.

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