Groundskeeper I

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. The Groundskeeper I is responsible for Maintains lawns, responsible for general landscaping, and ensures that roadways, parking lots, and walkways are clear to meet institution's groundskeeping standards. Responsible for basic grounds maintenance. The position requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently outdoors in various weather conditions. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to effectively communicate to be able to perform job duties
• Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or related field
• Valid Driver's License in good standing
• Knowledge of the use of push mowers, riding lawn mowers, weed eaters
• Ability to operate push mowers, riding lawn mowers, weed eater
• Ability to effectively communicate to be able to perform job duties
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and to prioritize assignments
• Ability to perform repetitive manual work
• Ability to do required lifting (up to 50 lbs.)

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or related field

Responsibilities

• Maintains lawns
• Responsible for general landscaping
• Ensures that roadways, parking lots, and walkways are clear to meet institution's groundskeeping standards
• Responsible for basic grounds maintenance

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed