Maintenance Assistant--Grounds

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER; Conway, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

University of Central Arkansas is seeking a Maintenance Assistant—Grounds, onsite at the Grounds Maintenance department. This role focuses on general grounds upkeep and supporting campus events.

Responsibilities include lawn care, debris removal, pressure washing, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have two years of groundskeeping experience, valid driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. UCA offers solid benefits and development.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in groundskeeping or related maintenance.
• Ability to read and write; follow safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• General lawn care: mowing, planting, trimming, fertilizing, mulching, sweeping.
• Remove trash and recyclables from grounds.
• Pressure wash sidewalks, patios, dumpster sites and exteriors.
• Support move-ins/outs and special events.
• Care for equipment, tools, and supplies; keep shop orderly.
• Maintain a clean, organized shop.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn equipment use

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Education

Two years of groundskeeping experience

Tools

Lawn equipment maintenance

Job description

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Information

Working Title

Maintenance Assistant--Grounds

Department Org

553000 - Grounds Maintenance

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!
At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary. Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full‑time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Position Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Assistant is responsible for general grounds maintenance of the university campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• -General lawn care including mowing, planting, trimming, fertilizing, mulching, sweeping, and blowing.
• -Removes trash, debris, and recyclables from grounds to designated areas.
• -Pressure washing sidewalks, patios, dumpster sites and other exterior surfaces.
• -Provides grounds maintenance support for move‑ins, move‑outs, and special events.
• -Responsible for care, maintenance, and security of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• -Maintains a clean and well organized shop.
• -Reads and follows all safety instructions.
• -Attends training sessions and staff meetings.
• -Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• -Knowledge of general grounds maintenance including plants, plant maintenance, fertilizers, lawn chemicals, and weed control techniques.
• -Skilled in the use of lawn care equipment and tools.
• -Valid driver’s license and ability to drive motorized vehicles, including pulling an eight foot trailer.
• -Ability to work outside in cold or hot temperatures, and be exposed to a variety of garden chemicals and fertilizers.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• -Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• -Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• -Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• -Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• -Ability to make sound judgments.
• -Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• -Civility in all interactions.
• -Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

Completion of sufficient education or training to read and write; plus two years of experience/on-the-job training, performing grounds keeping and/or the maintenance of lawn‑care equipment. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC