Groundskeeper

Loyola Marymount University•Westchester, FL

2d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled gardening and grounds maintenance in caring for turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hard surfaces by using tools and power equipment. POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Weed shrub, ground cover, and flowerbeds. Sweep, rake, and remove leaves and trash. Prune and shape trees and shrubs for improved health. Edge and trim ground cover around buildings, walks, walls, shrubs, trees, and lamp poles. Cultivate soil. Prepare soil for seeding or sodding turf. Renovate and aerify turf. Fertilize turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowerbeds and trees. Mow turf using both walk behind and riding mowers. “Finish grades” soil for landscaping and drainage. Hand water shrubs and turf. Apply pesticides under the supervision of a licensed pest control operator. Work alone or in a crew to plant flowers, shrubs and trees. Safely operate university owned vehicles and equipment. Pour and finish concrete walks and pads. Repair and seal asphalt surfaces. Construct and clean drains and gutters. May operate power equipment such as: rototiller, sod cutter, soil compactor, chain saw, aerifier, verticutter, hedge trimmer, blowers, jack-hammer, mower, tractor, and edger. Cares for and maintains tools. Assist with other crafts by excavating soils for irrigation or underground utilities. Inspect irrigation systems on a regular basis. Perform continuous preventative maintenance on existing irrigation systems, including programming irrigation controls as needed due to weather and/or usage of facilities. Install new irrigation systems where required and approved. Repair and replace broken irrigation lines, and irrigation valves, both hydraulic and electrical, as needed. Modify existing irrigation systems. Access and utilize the school dude work order system to meet customer requests in a timely fashion. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Loyola Marymount University Expectations Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years two years of general experience in landscape maintenance.
Demonstrated computer competency.
Be able to work weekends and overtime when required.
Perform all job functions with high attention to detail to ensure a finished product that meets university expectations.
Typically a High school diploma or vocational classes preferred.
Requires valid California driver's license.
Must maintain a “satisfactory” driving record as evidenced by DMV.

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial landscape maintenance is highly desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of equipment, tools, hedges, ground cover, and flowers grown in Southern California is desirable.
Ability to diagnose the landscape conditions and make adjustments to the irrigation systems accordingly in order to fix the problem (i.e. dry spot area is observed therefore adjust system to provide more water to that area).
Some knowledge of natural resources, mechanical, and electrical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Weed shrub, ground cover, and flowerbeds.
Sweep, rake, and remove leaves and trash.
Prune and shape trees and shrubs for improved health.
Edge and trim ground cover around buildings, walks, walls, shrubs, trees, and lamp poles.
Cultivate soil.
Prepare soil for seeding or sodding turf.
Renovate and aerify turf.
Fertilize turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowerbeds and trees.
Mow turf using both walk behind and riding mowers.
“Finish grades” soil for landscaping and drainage.
Hand water shrubs and turf.
Apply pesticides under the supervision of a licensed pest control operator.
Work alone or in a crew to plant flowers, shrubs and trees.
Safely operate university owned vehicles and equipment.
Pour and finish concrete walks and pads.
Repair and seal asphalt surfaces.
Construct and clean drains and gutters.
May operate power equipment such as: rototiller, sod cutter, soil compactor, chain saw, aerifier, verticutter, hedge trimmer, blowers, jack-hammer, mower, tractor, and edger.
Cares for and maintains tools.
Assist with other crafts by excavating soils for irrigation or underground utilities.
Inspect irrigation systems on a regular basis.
Perform continuous preventative maintenance on existing irrigation systems, including programming irrigation controls as needed due to weather and/or usage of facilities.
Install new irrigation systems where required and approved.
Repair and replace broken irrigation lines, and irrigation valves, both hydraulic and electrical, as needed.
Modify existing irrigation systems.
Access and utilize the school dude work order system to meet customer requests in a timely fashion.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.