Groundskeeper (Tempe campus)

asu; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave and holidays

Tuition Reduction Program

Parental leave

Benefits package

Retirement program

Wellness program

Employee Assistance

ASU Discounts

Job summary

ASU Grounds Services (Tempe campus) seeks a Facilities Assistant 1 Non-Exempt to support grounds maintenance, inspections and repairs. Work across Tempe and other ASU locations as needed; schedule Mon-Fri 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Salary $20.12/hour with ASU benefits. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent; experience with grounds equipment, irrigation, planting/ pruning, mowing, and customer service is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating grounds equipment.
• Experience repairing/maintaining irrigation systems.
• Ability to plant and prune shrubs/trees.
• Ability to operate mowers and related equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and roads; plant, debris removal, water; weed control; operate landscaping tools.
• Install/remove outdoor signage.
• Plant shrubs, trees, and flowers. Prune trees and shrubs.
• Remove debris from stairs; rake leaves; mow lawns.
• Trash and recycling duties.
• Water trees/shrubs; irrigation activities.
• Weed and insect spray using chemicals as required.
• Operate large mowers, edgers, tools, and vehicles.
• Drive pickup trucks for hauling and debris removal.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Respond to trouble calls campus-wide and support events.
• Communicate clearly to perform essential functions.

Skills

grounds equipment operation

irrigation systems

planting and pruning

lawn mowing

power washer operation

trash removal

communication skills

customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Profile:

Facilities Assistant 1 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Facilities Management

Time Type:

Full time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Supports facility and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repairs to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.

Job Description:

Facilities Management, Grounds Services (Tempe campus) seeks Groundskeepers to maintain grounds and participate in all types of grounds maintenance activities.

This position is based on the Tempe campus but will require working on other ASU campus locations based on program need.

This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain grounds and roads e.g. plant, remove debris, water; spray for weeds and insects; operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment.
• Perform maintenance, and install/remove outdoor signage.
• Plant shrubs, trees, and flowers. Prune trees and shrubs.
• Remove debris from stairs and walk, rake leaves and mow lawns.
• Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans.
• Water trees, shrubs and lawns and perform irrigation activities.
• Spray for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
• Operate large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Operate pick-up trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
• Respond to trouble calls throughout campus and provide support for various campus events.
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Days and Schedule : Monday - Friday; 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Salary:

$20.12 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

Must have any experience which provides knowledge, skills and ability to perform the work.

Experience in:

• using and operating grounds equipment and/or tools (e.g. leaf sweepers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand truck, power lift gate, hammer drill, chain saw, basic hand tools, etc.)
• repairing/maintaining irrigation systems
• planting shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs
• operating riding, push lawn mowers, and other turf related equipment
• power washer operation
• trash compactor operation
• minor equipment maintenance (e.g. oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, use of grease gun, etc.)
• work that requires customer service skills
• Evidence of effective communication skills

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 landscaping 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.

Regular use of mowers, trimmers, edgers, shears, spreaders, hoses, hand and power tools/machines.

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.

Drive University vehicles and/or carts.

Department Statement:

What's in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM's vision is to contribute to and guarantee the succes