Groundskeeper (Nights) – Tempe campus

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

3d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management seeks a night groundskeeper to maintain grounds and participate in all types of grounds maintenance activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
• This position requires that you must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.
• Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from date of hire.
• Must pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Any experience which provides knowledge, skills and ability to perform the work.
• Experience in: Power washer operation
• Trash compactor operation
• Operating stake bed truck
• Minor equipment maintenance (e.g. oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, use of grease gun, etc.)
• Customer service
• Evidence of effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and roads
• Maintain landscaping tools and equipment
• Perform maintenance, and install/remove outdoor furniture/signage
• Remove debris from stairs and walk, rake leaves pick up debris piles
• Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans
• Removal of solid waste from campus and keeping recycled materials separated from the landfill waste
• Operate high pressure power washer
• Operate pick-up trucks, stake-bed truck, flat-rack trucks and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal
• Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required
• Utilize backpack blower, handsaws, and other tools for storm clean up and other assigned tasks
• Utilize a S30 sidewalk sweeper and T20 ride-on surface scrubber
• Clean up around residential hall compactors and operate compactors safely
• Remove bulk items such as shipping crates, pallets, and metal scrap from various locations
• Install and remove outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED