Landscape Worker- 5 positions available

USC Marshall School of Business; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV, is seeking a groundskeeper to perform routine grounds and landscape maintenance across campus. You will mow, trim, weed, mulch beds, water plants, and assist with event setup and tear-down, plus basic repairs and snow/ice removal as needed.

A valid driver’s license, physical stamina, and ability to work outdoors in all weather are required. The role demands reliability, teamwork, and the willingness to perform manual labor to keep campus grounds safe and

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with grounds maintenance preferred.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and directed grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging around trees/buildings, weeding, mulching, and planting.
• Water lawns and ornamental plants; thin, prune, and maintain beds and shrubs.
• Assist with event setup/teardown and loading/transport of tents, tables, chairs, etc.
• Respond to storm cleanup or other emergencies; snow/ice removal when required.
• Operate and maintain various grounds equipment and perform basic repairs as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Tools

Backhoe

Spreaders

Lawn mowers

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Job Description
Performs routine and directed grounds and landscape maintenance of University property. Operates vehicles, equipment, and tools common to landscaping and grounds maintenance including snow and ice removal. Removes trash from trash receptacles and polices campus for debris and litter. Performs work associated with event set-up and tear-down. General Duties: Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment. Water lawns, shrubs and ornamental gardens as needed. Leaf removal, mulching, spreading of topsoil. Planting and maintaining seasonal plants, flowers, grass, shrubs, bushes, trees, etc. Application of lime, fertilizer, etc. as instructed by Supervisor. Prune’s shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged limbs, branches, or twigs. Removal of tree limbs that are posing a danger. Removes trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc., for debris. Empties outside trash receptacles. Sweeps and cleans main entrances to buildings, sidewalks, plazas and streets with broom, blower or mechanical means. Operates various types of equipment, hand and power tools such as: backhoe, single axle dump truck (Non CDL ), pickup truck, fork truck, farm tractor, ATV’s and UTV’s, salt spreaders, dollies, hand-trucks, sod cutters, rototillers, jackhammers, blowers, vacuums, riding mowers, spreaders, brooms, edging tools, walk-behind mowers, power trimmers, chainsaws, pole saws, rakes, picks, etc. Installation and securing of landscape block, cleaning out ditches/troughs, lifts and carries landscaping materials. Installs and performs construction with asphalt, concrete, blacktop, cement, sculpture stone, brick, etc., as required in normal road and grounds maintenance. Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds-keeping. Responds and participates in storm clean up or other emergencies either natural or man made. Required weekend work/overtime for athletic events, student activities, and emergency call out situations. Performs event work (loading, transportation, unloading and set-up) and rearrangement of tents, tables, chairs, podiums, etc. campus-wide (both on and off campus) using a vehicle (pickup, flatbed, box truck, etc), powered industrial truck, dolly/hand cart or by physical means. Remove snow/ice via mechanical (ie; blade/brush), manual (ie; shovel/broom) and chemical (ice melt) means from sidewalks, campus walkways, building entrances and plazas up to exterior doors. Performs other duties as assigned deemed necessary to meet the needs of Marshall University including performance of work in support of other shops/trades. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It contains the essential functions of the job but may not be a comprehensive list of all duties or responsibilities required of employees assigned to the position. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license.