Groundskeeper

Saginaw Valley State University•Lexington, MA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists in the daily upkeep of University grounds and property, including walks, roadways, and equipment. Responsibilities include participating in set-ups and moving furniture and equipment for campus events and activities, and coordinating motor pool activities. The schedule varies seasonally: November-April is Thursday-Monday, 1-9 pm, and April-November is Monday-Friday, 7 am-3:30 pm, with exact dates to be determined.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
State of Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.
Possession of a valid Michigan Driver License, in good standing.
Three years of direct, job-related experience (e.g., nursery, landscaping, golf course maintenance, snow removal).
Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural/landscape procedures, practices, and equipment.
Ability to compile, maintain, and process grounds/athletics records and reports.
Ability to begin and follow through with assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Ability to report observed facilities or grounds maintenance needs.
Ability to effectively communicate with others and maintain good working relations.
Ability to work alone or as part of a team and perform duties within scheduled time limits.
Ability to follow and apply general and specific grounds safety procedures.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment based on specific situations.
Ability to operate grounds/athletics equipment (e.g., mowers, spreaders, sprayers, backhoe, tractor, field markers, hand tools, trucks).
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
Ability to pass job-related physical examination, skill test, and/or State/Federal mandated training, licensing, and/or certification requirements within a reasonable amount of time.

Responsibilities

Maintain University grounds, which may include applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides; planting; seeding; watering; mowing; trimming; pruning; spraying; removing weeds; and lining, marking, and laying out athletic field markers.
Operate standard grounds equipment, such as tractors, commercial mowers, sprayers, snow removal equipment, and backhoes.
Inspect, provide preventative measures, and maintain ornamentals, turf, perennials, annuals, other bedding plants, bushes, shrubs, and trees on campus.
Determine causes and solutions for actual or potential turfgrass, horticultural, pest, and other related problems, providing suggestions to the Working Foreman.
Perform special grounds operations, which may include monitoring and setting irrigation boxes, digging water mains, working on irrigation systems, and repairing pavement.
Maintain required records on chemical usage, plantings, maintenance, and motor pool.
Clean, care for, and provide preventative maintenance on grounds equipment.
Remove debris, litter, and weeds from University grounds, walks, parking lots, and roads.
Participate in the removal of snow and ice, which may include shoveling, salting, sanding, and plowing.
Perform routine grading and seeding operations.
Assist in moving furniture and equipment in and out of facilities for University events.
Install snow fences and directional signs.
Assist other grounds personnel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.