Groundskeeper AS7718
About The Position
The Groundskeeper assists with all phases and operations of grounds maintenance at Lake Carl Blackwell. The position safely operates power equipment, including lawn mowers, weed eaters, small tractors, chainsaws, and hand equipment. It also assists with carpentry, minor construction, painting, plumbing, and other tasks needed to maintain the safety and appearance of the grounds. The role includes daily cleaning of public restrooms and shower houses, trash disposal around the lake, and removal of human waste from portable and vault toilets using pumping units. Work is performed outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather, and around machinery with potentially hazardous noise levels and moving parts. The job involves frequent strenuous physical activity and heavy manual labor, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 50 pounds occasionally. Weekend and evening hours may be required at various times of the year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED by the agreed-upon start date.
- One year of grounds maintenance, maintenance, or related-field experience.
- Maintain a valid driver's license for operating an OSU vehicle as required by job duties.
- Ability to operate small-engine equipment.
- Ability to follow directions and use appropriate safety measures for tools and equipment.
- Ability to use grounds maintenance tools effectively and work efficiently independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform frequent strenuous physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently and more than 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work outdoors and tolerate extreme temperatures and weather.
- Provide proof of current Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus immunizations, or receive immunizations or boosters as a safety requirement of the position; the department covers the cost.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of grounds or maintenance experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all phases and operations of grounds maintenance at Lake Carl Blackwell.
- Safely operate power equipment, including lawn mowers, weed eaters, small tractors, chainsaws, and hand equipment.
- Assist with carpentry, minor construction, painting, plumbing, and other tasks required to maintain the safety and appearance of the grounds.
- Clean public restrooms and shower houses daily.
- Dispose of trash from around the lake area.
- Remove human waste from portable and vault toilets using pumping units.
- Follow appropriate safety measures when using tools and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
