Groundskeeper

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining grounds and participating in all types of grounds maintenance activities. The role involves a variety of tasks to ensure the grounds are well-kept and presentable. The Groundskeeper will operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment, perform maintenance, and install/remove outdoor signage. This role is a full-time, non-exempt position within Facilities Management.

Requirements

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Ability to read and follow directions.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
Must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of proper operation, use and care of equipment, tools and procedures of grounds maintenance and care.
Knowledge of techniques of planting and maintaining plants, trees and shrubs suited to the area location.
Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used to properly care for and maintain landscape areas, plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, succulents and cacti.
Knowledge of proper safety precautions/procedures associated with application of various chemical treatments and equipment.
Knowledge of proper body mechanics and lifting procedures/methods.
Knowledge of proper calculations used to measure/mix/prepare chemical treatments.
Skill in operating grounds maintenance equipment.
Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

Maintains grounds and roads, including planting, removing debris, and watering.
Sprays for weeds and insects.
Operates and maintains landscaping tools and equipment.
Performs maintenance, and installs/removes outdoor signage.
Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs.
Removes debris from stairs and walks, rakes leaves, and mows lawns.
Picks up litter and empties outdoor trash/recycling cans.
Waters trees, shrubs, and lawns and performs irrigation activities.
Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
Operates large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
Operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
Assists in the maintenance of roads, parking lots, and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs.
Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required.