Groundskeeper (Days) - Tempe campus

Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management, Grounds Services, Tempe campus, seeks Groundskeepers to maintain grounds and participate in all types of grounds maintenance activities. This role supports facility and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repairs to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
  • Must have any experience which provides knowledge, skills and ability to perform the work.
  • Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
  • 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.
  • Pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in using and operating grounds equipment and/or tools (e.g. leaf sweepers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand truck, power lift gate, hammer drill, chain saw, basic hand tools, etc.)
  • Repairing/maintaining irrigation systems
  • Planting shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs
  • Operating riding, push lawn mowers, and other turf related equipment
  • Power washer operation
  • Trash compactor operation
  • Minor equipment maintenance (e.g. oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, use of grease gun, etc.)
  • Work that requires customer service skills
  • Evidence of effective communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintain grounds and roads e.g. plant, remove debris, water; spray for weeds and insects; operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment.
  • Perform maintenance, and install/remove outdoor signage.
  • Plant shrubs, trees, and flowers.
  • Prune trees and shrubs.
  • Remove debris from stairs and walk, rake leaves and mow lawns.
  • Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans.
  • Water trees, shrubs and lawns and perform irrigation activities.
  • Operate large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
  • Operate pick-up trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
  • Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
  • Use work order systems (TMA) in response to maintenance requests.
  • Respond to trouble calls throughout campus and provide support for various campus events.
  • Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Benefits

  • 22 days of accrued vacation leave
  • 12 days of accrued sick leave
  • 10 paid holidays annually
  • Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents
  • 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
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