Groundskeeper

Furman University • Lexington, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To maintain the grass, shrubbery, flowers, trees, and general appearance of the campus property.

Requirements

• High School graduate with 1 – 2 years experience in related field.
• Ability to read and understand instructions for the use of machinery, chemicals and seed/fertilizer.
• Valid S.C. Drivers License.
• Experience in the operation of grounds tools/equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Horticultural degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the grass on campus property by: Mowing, using tractor mowers, push mowers, 7 gang mower. Operating weedeaters, edgers, clippers. Aerating, sodding, and seeding by using tractors, spreaders, tillers, etc. Watering grass using irrigation system, water truck, sprinklers and hoses. Picking up litter, limbs, dead animals, etc using shovel, stick, broom, hands. Spraying chemicals to kill weeds and treat diseases and to fertilize using backpack sprayer or tractor sprayer. Vacuuming or raking leaves using vacuum unit, rake or backpack leaf blower. Clearing lots (as needed) using bushhog.
• Maintains shrubbery, plants, trees and flower beds by: Pruning flowers (roses), shrubs and trees using hand or gasoline powered shears, chainsaws and ladders or bucket truck as necessary. Planting flowers, shrubs and trees by using shovels, spades, backhoe, etc. Mulching and weeding shrubbery and flower beds. Spraying chemicals to kill weeds, diseases, or to fertilize plants using backpack or hand sprayer. Removing shrubs, flowers, tree stumps using backhoe, shovel and stump grinder. Trims limbs on campus trees using chainsaws, pole clippers and bucket truck.
• Maintains cleanliness of walkways, parking lots and lake by: Blowing leaves and grass from the sidewalk/parking lot/road using backpack blower, push blowers, vacuum truck, tractor with blower attachment. Cleaning out storm drains by using shovels to remove leaves, sand and dirt. Maintaining the lake by skimming the water to remove debris, dead animals, etc. and by using the motor boat to trap and assist injured ducks and swans. Shoveling snow/ice from walkways as necessary.
• Maintains grounds equipment by: Washing mowers, tractors, etc. Sharpening blades. Checking oil, fuel and filters for cleanliness or replacement.
• Maintains and repairs grounds irrigation systems by: Repairing broken sprinkler heads, valves, pipes, etc. Clearing blockages from valves and pipes. Inspecting and servicing automatic sprinkler control devices, electric and hydraulic systems and pumping systems.
• Completes additional duties assigned by supervisor.
• Completes performance review process with supervisor/employees to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and university goals.
• Communicates openly and recognizes contributions of co-workers and supervisor.
• Pursues professional development to keep pace with demands for services and information; including maintaining up to date information about the department and university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees