Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper I

Posting Number: R0004050
Location: Salem Campus

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Position Summary:
Responsible for inspecting and maintaining University grounds to assure a healthy growing and well landscaped grounds and provide a safe environment for all University property and its users. Performs skilled and non-skilled work in cleaning and maintaining landscaped areas, trees, turf, paved surfaces, streams, ponds, and fountains. Responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining new landscape plantings and irrigation systems.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Inspects and monitors University grounds areas to determine levels maintenance required and performs the needed grounds maintenance tasks using industry recognized practices.
  
• Performs a wide variety of turf and athletic field maintenance duties.
  
• Assists other grounds staff in performing irrigation system test, adjustments, repairs and modification.
  
• Operates and maintains all hand and/or powered equipment in accordance with State and Federal OSHA rules and regulations.
  
• Assists special event activities or emergency situations as directed.
  
• Practices integrated pest management procedures at all times.
  
• Performs grounds snow and/or ice control activities as needed and as directed by the Grounds Manager.
  
• Sets job and task priorities, prepares pesticide reports, maintains brief job records, and keeps inventory records.
  
• Applies horticultural practices, procedures, and methods such as planting, transplanting, pruning, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and applying pesticides to a wide variety of trees, shrubs, ground covers, bedding plants and turf grasses.
  
• Identifies plant and turf pests.
  
• Operates various hand and power tools and equipment involving dexterous use of both hands and feet simultaneously.
  
• Operate automobiles, tractors, trenchers, aerial platforms, brush chippers, top dresser, aerators, and riding and walk-behind mowers on and off the public highway/street systems and university properties.
  
• Is subject to after-hour call back for emergencies as assigned.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position. High school education preferred.

• Knowledge and training in the safety hazards and precautions associated with this position and other grounds maintenance functions.
  
• Must have knowledge of and be able to use the appropriate PPE (Personal protective equipment) as needed.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of ground, turf, or tree maintenance experience.
  

Typical Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds from ground level to four foot heights 30 times each work shift; exert physical force in excess of 50 to 100 pounds for 30% of each work shift
  
• Safely carry a 40-pound backpack blower continuously for two hours each work shift.
  
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time in environments containing dust, odors, pesticides and high level of noise (>85dB), rain, snow/ice, and wind.
  

Salary: $18.23 per hour

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

You will need to upload the following two documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:

• Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
  
• Current Resume
  

​Incomplete applications will not be considered.



Apply online at https://willamette.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/willametteuniversityjobs/job/Salem-Campus/Groundskeeper-I_R0004050

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

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