Groundskeeper I (TRC)

TRC • Hollister, MO

7d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the care of the lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers. Other major responsibilities include treating and removing the ice and snow on sidewalks, entrances, steps and parking lots, as well as the care and maintenance of equipment to carry out these tasks and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull up to 150 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving background report.
• Ability to document and maintain appropriate records, logs and reports.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a groundskeeper.
• National Career Readiness Certificate.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Responsibilities

• Mow and trim lawns in assigned areas.
• Lawn maintenance, such as reseeding and weed control in assigned areas.
• Apply chemical feeding and pest control.
• Perform landscaping duties.
• Remove ice and snow from walkways, steps and parking areas.
• Keeps campus area, building entries, parking lots and lawns free of trash and debris.
• Perform bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, kneeling, and reaching both to ground and overhead on a daily basis.
• Report and correct safety hazards.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, including serving on committees and attending community events.
• Provide routine care and maintenance for mowing equipment, trimmers, saws and hand tools.
• Properly dispose of hazardous chemicals or waste.
• Properly store and inventory supplies with in assigned areas and notifies supervisor of deficiencies.
• Develop procedures for inventory control, notes discrepancies and turn in all packing slips.
• Attend employee in-service programs to improve work performance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees