Purpose Statement
The job of Campus Groundskeeper is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for grounds maintenance services at an assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities.

 

This job reports to Campus Facilities Supervisor

 

Essential Functions

 

• Applies approved herbicides and pesticides for the purpose of controlling insects and weeds in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with trash collection/disposal for the purpose of maintaining clean and sanitary facilities.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Coordinates with site administration and coaches for the purpose of scheduling and executing routine grounds maintenance and/or event preparations.
• Maintains job related grounds keeping equipment (e.g. mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring for the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares site for daily operations for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint striping, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Repairs irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. (e.g. athletic equipment, groundskeeping equipment, materials, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Washes down exteriors facilities/grounds as needed for the purpose of maintaining a clean and safe facilities.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

 

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and operating equipment used in grounds maintenance including tractors; weed whips;
mowers; hand and power tools; etc.

 

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; and methods of preparing and maintaining various plants; shrubs; lawns; etc.

 

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and
schedules; working under time constraints; and communicating with diverse groups.

 

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

 

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

 

Experience:     Job related experience is required.

 

Education:      High school diploma or equivalent. 

 

Equivalency:

Required Testing                                         Certificates and Licenses
                                                                    Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

 

Continuing Educ. / Training                        Clearances
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FLSA Status                                Approval Date                             Salary Grade
Non Exempt                                 07/13/13                                      VI