Groundskeeper- AZ- Landscaping

Midwestern University•Glendale, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper is responsible for routine skilled and unskilled maintenance of interior and exterior buildings and grounds, including the operation of motorized vehicles. The position reports to the Lead Groundskeeper.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must possess and maintain a current U.S. driver’s license
At least 1 year of landscape maintenance required
Knowledge of pruning, mowing, edging, and planting
Able to communicate in English
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Regular, predictable, in-person attendance

Nice To Haves

Irrigation knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Trimming, edging, and mowing lawn areas.
Lawn area grading/sod installation.
Pruning, planting, and staking trees and plants.
Installing granite, including detail around plants.
Applying granular fertilizers to turf, trees, and plants.
Maintenance of all landscape equipment including mowers, tractor, carts, and other power equipment.
Operating a variety of powered and non-powered equipment to include trimmers, trucks, riding/walk-behind mowers, pole pruner, push spreaders, chainsaw, utility carts, and ladder.
Irrigation repairs/adjustments of sprinkler heads, lateral lines, and valves.
Exterior housekeeping – sweeping, trash removal, and cleaning and painting fences, curbs, hydrants and handrails as needed.
Event set-up and take-down as needed.
Cleaning exterior signs as needed.
Minor driveway/parking lot surface repairs as needed.
Assisting other building maintenance specialists in performing various tasks as needed.
Complying with University safety policy at all times.
Other duties as assigned.
Overtime will be required as needed.