Groundskeeper II

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Planning and Management Department at Iowa State University is seeking applicants for a Groundskeeper II. This position works on a team to maintain the university grounds so they retain an attractive appearance throughout the changing seasons. This position must maintain a valid Iowa Pesticide Applicator License (category 3OT and 6) to properly apply herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers to annuals and perennials, turf, shrub beds, rock islands, and trees. Also responsible for accurately completing required state spray forms. This position requires the safe operation and maintenance of various equipment, including loaders, tractors, rollers, sod cutters, mowers, string trimmers, shovels and edgers. The successful candidate will work well in a team environment, communicate effectively, and make safety a priority.

Requirements

Two years of experience operating the machinery and tools used in grounds work or any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals two years.
Must have successfully completed commercial certification tests (30T-Ornamental and Turf) for application of pesticides and eligible to be certified.
May be required to successfully complete other commercial certification tests as required.
Must have State of Iowa Commercial Applicator License Category 3OT at time of hire.
Must have State of Iowa Commercial Applicator License Category 6 within 90 days of hire.
Must attain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class B with air brake, motor vehicle inspector certification within 6 months of hire.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Grading, seeding, and sod experience
Irrigation experience
Knowledge of proper planting techniques and experience with trees, shrub and perennials
Plant ID skills for both cultivated and native species
State of Iowa Commercial Applicator License Category 6
Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class B with air brake, motor vehicle inspector certification

Responsibilities

Maintain the university grounds to ensure an attractive appearance throughout the changing seasons.
Apply herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers to annuals and perennials, turf, shrub beds, rock islands, and trees.
Accurately complete required state spray forms.
Operate and maintain various equipment, including loaders, tractors, rollers, sod cutters, mowers, string trimmers, shovels and edgers.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Communicate effectively.
Prioritize safety.