Groundskeeper Nights (Tempe campus)

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona State University Facilities Management seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain grounds and perform a range of grounds maintenance activities. The position is based on the Tempe campus and may require work at other ASU campus locations based on program needs. It is a full-time, overnight position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with pay of $20.12 per hour. The position remains posted until filled. The role supports the inspection, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment to maintain established property standards and prevent further damage. Work includes maintaining grounds and roads, handling litter and waste, operating landscaping and cleaning equipment and vehicles, and carrying out outdoor setup and cleanup. The employee receives regular review of daily work to ensure quality, aesthetic, and quantity standards are met. Work involves extended exposure to desert weather and other outdoor conditions, including potential exposure to venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. It requires extended walking on uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces, physical tasks including lifting and pushing objects up to 50 pounds, and operation of landscaping tools, machinery, and sometimes motor vehicles. Hazardous materials, tools, and equipment may be present, requiring safety precautions and specific procedures. A valid Arizona Class D driver's license is required upon employment and must be maintained. The selected candidate must have an acceptable driving record, defined as five or fewer points during the most recent 39-month period from the date of hire. A baseline audiogram will be completed within the first month of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license, minimum Class D, upon employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Must have an acceptable driving record of five or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from the date of hire.
Ability to perform outdoor grounds maintenance and operate landscaping equipment, tools, and machines.
Ability to walk for extended periods over uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces and to stoop, bend, reach, lift, and push objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in desert weather and potentially encounter venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and hazardous materials, tools, or equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a power washer.
Experience operating a trash compactor.
Experience operating a stake-bed truck.
Experience with minor equipment maintenance, such as oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, and use of a grease gun.
Customer service experience.
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Any experience that provides knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds, roads, landscaping tools, and equipment.
Perform grounds maintenance and install or remove outdoor furniture and signage.
Remove debris from stairs and walkways, rake leaves, and collect debris piles and litter.
Empty outdoor trash and recycling cans; remove campus solid waste and keep recyclables separated from landfill waste.
Operate a high-pressure power washer.
Operate pickup, stake-bed, flat-rack, and dump trucks for hauling and trash or debris removal.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs on equipment and tools as needed.
Use backpack blowers, handsaws, and other tools for storm cleanup and assigned tasks.
Operate a S30 sidewalk sweeper and T20 ride-on surface scrubber.
Clean around residential hall compactors and operate compactors safely.
Remove bulk items, including shipping crates, pallets, and metal scrap, from various locations.
Install and remove outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required.
Communicate clearly to perform essential functions.
Follow safety precautions and specific procedures when working with potentially hazardous materials, tools, and equipment.
Work at other ASU campus locations as required by program needs.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave annually.
12 days of accrued sick leave annually.
10 paid holidays annually.
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.
Arizona State Retirement System retirement program.
Paid time for volunteer activities and professional development.
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
Disability and leave program for income protection.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services.
Discounts to ASU sports and events and discounts through ASU partnerships.