Groundskeeper, Senior

 

Groundskeeper, Senior

Location: Facility Srv: Landscaping
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 607015
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

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Special Information

 

 

 

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Work performed in dirty environment and possible extreme temperatures.
• Frequent lifting of objects over 50 pounds.
• Considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing ladders, crawling, crouching, bending, or kneeling in restricted areas.
• Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies. This position is required to participate in on-call, call back duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes in Administrative or Campus Living buildings.

 

Job Description

Northern Arizona University's Groundskeeping team is now hiring for Groundskeepers. Under the general direction of the Manager, Landscaping & Outdoor Services Supervisor (LOS), the Groundskeeper, Senior is responsible for maintaining the campus landscape and outdoor spaces. This position exists to aid the supervisor in fulfilling the Facility Services' mission to the university by providing excellent customer service and maintaining the campus outdoor spaces with efficiency, care and to the highest standards.

The Mission of Facility Services is to create, maintain and enhance our campus through continuous improvement and sustainable practices for the benefit of the campus community. Our Vision is to be a progressive, customer-focused organization that is recognized as a leader in providing exceptional service and responsible stewardship of resources.

This is a full time benefit eligible position. For more information about Northern Arizona University's Total Rewards package visit NAU's benefits website. NAU offer generous vacation time, holiday time off, university closure during the winter holiday, and staff community engagement time. NAU also offers True Blue Fridays during summer which includes Fridays off between May-August and a 36 hour work week. Starting in 2023 NAU is also offering Paid Parental Leave for up to 12 weeks.

Job Functions and Duties for a Groundskeeper

Lawn Maintenance and Irrigation - 60%

 

 

 

 

• Leads student Groundskeepers and Groundskeepers in the maintenance of grounds and construction activities.
• Responsible for the grounds of an assigned section of campus.
• Maintains campus turf by mowing at the correct height, verticutting, seeding, aerifying, fertilizing and topdressing.
• Operates lawn mowers, portable power tools and equipment, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with grounds maintenance and landscaping activities; operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal
• Maintains irrigation systems on intramural fields.
• Responsible for the maintenance of shrubs, trees, lawns, and planting areas.
• Trims and prunes a variety of trees and shrubs, as required.
• Responsible for hand watering flowers, shrubs, and trees as needed.
• Operates large power and field mowers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Assists Irrigation Repairer, installing or repairing heads, lines, valves, clocks, trouble shooting, for both popup and drip systems.
• Communicate with supervisor and customer to ensure that you have a complete understanding of the request for and ensure that each customer is informed and agrees with the schedule.

Facility Services Support - 15%

 

 

• Removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required; may operate snow removal equipment.
• Assist in trimming and pruning a variety of trees and shrubs, as required.
• Removes campus litter and empties litter barrels.
• Assists Heavy Equipment Operator in the completion of various landscaping projects.
• Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers and overhead banners as required.
• Performs minor maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required.

Customer Service and Administration - 10%

 

 

• Provides superior customer service to the campus community.
• Provides detailed, and accurate reports for work completed- will involve daily work logs.
• Maintains labor and cost records and requisitions materials, supplies and equipment as required.
• Record time and materials for customer billing.

Training and Other Safety Practices - 10%

 

 

• Responsible for securing all equipment at the end of shift, removing tools and equipment from trucks and placing in proper storage.
• Locking all trucks and equipment.
• May be required to work in the proximity to hazardous materials and is expected to work safely
• Complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with NAU safety policies and procedures.
• Performs maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required

Other - 5%

 

 

• Other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work with other departments on projects.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

 

 

• High School Degree.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

 

 

 

 

• Associates degree

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

 

 

 

 

 

• Knowledge of the horticulture procedures.
• Knowledge of more complex equipment, tools and procedures of grounds construction and care.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
• Operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Basic computer skills to record time.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

 

Driving Requirement

Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business to pass an online defensive driving course and submit their driver's license number for periodic records review. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive any university-owned motorized vehicles or personally-owned vehicles on University business. A driving record check and completion of required training must be completed before driving occurs on behalf of the university. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Salary range begins at $38,753. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

June 19, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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