Groundskeeper II

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

7h•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper II position will maintain lawns and landscape, including planting, trimming, mowing, seeding, and fertilizing university grounds. Maintain trees, mix and apply weed and insect control chemicals. Collect and haul trash and debris. Must be able to operate commercial mowing/landscaping equipment. This is a required personnel position that necessitates the employee’s physical presence in the workplace. The employee must also report to or remain at work during university emergencies or closures and maintain a valid, insurable driver’s license under the University’s insurance policy.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pre-employment physical exam required.
Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier.
Kentucky applicator's license to handle pesticides.
May be required to be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
May need to work nights, weekends, holidays or during winter breaks in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Monitor garbage and recycling receptacles daily and clean as necessary.
Monitor hardscape areas, including but not limited to sidewalks, parking lots, areas for accessible needs, walks, and planters for debris, fallen limbs, sticks, leaves, and garbage.
Care for established lawns according to planned landscaping designs by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, or trimming/edging around landscape beds, walks, walls, or trees.
Maintain the irrigation system.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, ground covers, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws.
Assist with planting seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground cover, trees, or shrubs, and apply mulch using gardening tools.
Mow and edge using a string trimmer in assigned areas.
Lawn aeration twice a year.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves as necessary.
Mix and spray, or spread, fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders, according to state laws and mandates.
Remove snow and ice from university walkways, roads, ramps, parking areas, and shuttle bus stops utilizing the appropriate snow removal equipment and spread salt in those areas.
Operate and maintain all equipment, including commercial mowing/landscaping equipment, motorized and non-motorized, operated by the Grounds Department, and report any issues.
Conduct equipment and vehicle safety checks.
Complete all required paperwork on time and attend required trainings and meetings.
Perform duties as assigned by Foremen and Superintendent.