Groundskeeper

Southwestern Oklahoma State University • Weatherford, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary:
The Groundskeeper reports to the Grounds Supervisor in coordination with the Physical Plant Director with the primary duties of maintaining SWOSU’s grounds in an aesthetic and well-preserved manner. Acts as a resource for the Physical Plant department and builds effective, strong working relationships to enhance department operations and functions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide support services to the department in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Perform duties generally associated with grounds work, including care and maintenance of equipment
Assist in other areas as requested
Specific assignments are based on unit need and assigned by the supervisor which could include such things as reading labels, assisting in building security, preparing and maintaining bed for shrubs and ground cover, assisting with debris, snow, and ice removal, and use a variety of tools associated with grounds work
Work Setting:
Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality
Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
Assist with call-back situations as called upon
Employment at will
Full-time status
12-month appointment
Non-exempt
About SWOSU:
With locations in Weatherford, Yukon, Sayre, and online degree programs, SWOSU is one of the leading regional universities in the country. See what makes SWOSU and Weatherford so great!

Requirements

• Basic reading and mathematics skills
• Organized, manages time effectively, and keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
• Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs forward to the desired outcome

Nice To Haves

• Previous landscaping or grounds experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the President of SWOSU or their designee may find appropriate

Responsibilities

• maintaining SWOSU’s grounds in an aesthetic and well-preserved manner
• Acts as a resource for the Physical Plant department
• builds effective, strong working relationships to enhance department operations and functions
• Provide support services to the department in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Perform duties generally associated with grounds work, including care and maintenance of equipment
• Assist in other areas as requested
• Specific assignments are based on unit need and assigned by the supervisor which could include such things as reading labels, assisting in building security, preparing and maintaining bed for shrubs and ground cover, assisting with debris, snow, and ice removal, and use a variety of tools associated with grounds work
• Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
• Assist with call-back situations as called upon

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed