Groundskeepers
- Employer
- Northern Kentucky University
- Location
- Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Sep 27, 2023
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title
Groundskeepers
Department
Roads & Grounds
Compensation Title
Position Number
30000236
Position Status
Regular
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 6:30AM to 3:00PM
Hours per Week
40
Months per Year
12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
To enhance the aesthetics of the University by assisting with the installation and maintenance of campus landscapes, pruning, athletic fields, turf-grass areas and other associated projects for the university community on the Highland Heights campus.
Performs snow/ice removal duties.
Work schedule including days and hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the university and the Facilities Management Operations & Maintenance Department.
This position is “mission critical”.
Primary Responsibilities
Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash receptacles.
Turf maintenance. Snow and ice removal.
Road installation repair and maintenance. Assist in concrete installation and repair.
Maintain and install signage for roads and campus as needed.
Response to emergency situations as necessary during and after normal work hours.
Maintain and repair all Roads & Grounds equipment.
Assist the Operations & Maintenance department, the campus and the community with issues related to the outdoor environment.
Consistently communicate updates with supervisor and other team members.
Qualifications
High school diploma/ GED required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Possess the ability to: perform medium heavy to maximum physical exertion on a regular basis;
Lift and carry bulky objects weighing 50 lbs or more
Work in extreme weather conditions (i.e. heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
Autonomously operate all related equipment including, but not limited to,
- dump trucks
- tractors
- loaders
- mowers (both riding and push)
- seeders
- gators
- snow plows
- chainsaws
- pruning tools
- various types of hand tools
Requires reliable transportation and ability to respond and work as needed during snow and other emergencies.
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and understanding of safety requirements.
Communicate using a 2 way radio system.
Required to work independently on a regular basis.
Any candidate chosen for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma
Preferred Education
High School Diploma
Minimum Experience
See posting detail
Salary
$12.94/hr
Pay Grade
S63
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2020S1275
Job Open Date
09/27/2023
Job Close Date
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/9750
Is this an internal only posting?
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents Optional Documents
Position Information
Working Title
Groundskeepers
Department
Roads & Grounds
Compensation Title
Position Number
30000236
Position Status
Regular
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 6:30AM to 3:00PM
Hours per Week
40
Months per Year
12
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.
Purpose of Position
To enhance the aesthetics of the University by assisting with the installation and maintenance of campus landscapes, pruning, athletic fields, turf-grass areas and other associated projects for the university community on the Highland Heights campus.
Performs snow/ice removal duties.
Work schedule including days and hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the university and the Facilities Management Operations & Maintenance Department.
This position is “mission critical”.
Primary Responsibilities
Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash receptacles.
Turf maintenance. Snow and ice removal.
Road installation repair and maintenance. Assist in concrete installation and repair.
Maintain and install signage for roads and campus as needed.
Response to emergency situations as necessary during and after normal work hours.
Maintain and repair all Roads & Grounds equipment.
Assist the Operations & Maintenance department, the campus and the community with issues related to the outdoor environment.
Consistently communicate updates with supervisor and other team members.
Qualifications
High school diploma/ GED required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Possess the ability to: perform medium heavy to maximum physical exertion on a regular basis;
Lift and carry bulky objects weighing 50 lbs or more
Work in extreme weather conditions (i.e. heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)
Autonomously operate all related equipment including, but not limited to,
- dump trucks
- tractors
- loaders
- mowers (both riding and push)
- seeders
- gators
- snow plows
- chainsaws
- pruning tools
- various types of hand tools
Requires reliable transportation and ability to respond and work as needed during snow and other emergencies.
Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and understanding of safety requirements.
Communicate using a 2 way radio system.
Required to work independently on a regular basis.
Any candidate chosen for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma
Preferred Education
High School Diploma
Minimum Experience
See posting detail
Salary
$12.94/hr
Pay Grade
S63
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2020S1275
Job Open Date
09/27/2023
Job Close Date
Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/9750
Is this an internal only posting?
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- NKU Jobs Site
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Careerbuilder.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Employee Referral
- Indeed.com
- Other
- Do you have a valid driver's license and are you permitted to
drive without restrictions?
- No Response
- Yes
- No
- Please list any hand/power tools and equipment related to
groundskeeping you are familiar with and have operated
proficiently.
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you possess the ability perform medium heavy to maximum
physical exertion and to lift 50 lbs. or more on a regular basis?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Company
NKU is a growing metropolitan university of more than 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus near Cincinnati.
Located in the quiet suburb of Highland Heights, Kentucky—just seven miles southeast of Cincinnati—we have become a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.nku.edu/
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