Groundskeeper: Tempe Campus Landscaping Pro

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

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.