Groundskeeper (Tempe campus)

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Supports facility and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repairs to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage. Facilities Management, Grounds Services (Tempe campus) seeks Groundskeepers to maintain grounds and participate in all types of grounds maintenance activities. This position is based on the Tempe campus but will require working on other ASU campus locations based on program need.

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.
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.

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.)
Experience in repairing/maintaining irrigation systems
Experience in planting shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs
Experience in 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.
Spray for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
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.
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
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships