Groundskeeper

Nebraska Wesleyan University•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Wesleyan University has an opening for a full-time Grounds Keeper. This position is responsible for maintaining lawns, trees, flowers, shrubs, nurseries, rest areas, greenhouses, athletic fields, streets, and sidewalks by performing a variety of manual tasks and using hand and power tools, landscaping machinery, tractors, and related equipment to ensure NWU property is properly cared for and maintained. The winter shift for this position will be from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be available due to weather conditions during the winter.

Requirements

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions, stand for extended periods of time, kneel or squat for extended periods; and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to perform work with prolonged standing, bending, and working in cramped areas and working on roofs, from ladders, man-lifts and on scaffolding at various heights
Ability to do physical work, including lifting, climbing, regular use of stairs and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to perform work outdoors in all weather conditions
Understand the nature of work is subject to falls, cuts, burns, and abrasions from various tools and equipment and strained muscles from heavy lifting
Understand the nature of work has contact with hazardous substances when handling fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides
Working knowledge of computers for tasks including reading email, logging hours and entering work order information is necessary
This position will require the possession of or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license
Will be required to work on call outside of regular hours
Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, and pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds to enhance NWU property including: Mow lawns and fields, cut and lay sod, plant, cultivate and trim plants, shrubs, flowers, and trees
Operate lawn mowers, power sweepers, tractors, various power and hand tools, and related equipment.
Patch and grade parking lots, streets, and sidewalks
Paint parking lot striping
Line and maintain athletic fields, set up equipment for special events
Build and maintain landscaping
Apply chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides
Remove ice, snow, and debris from sidewalks, streets, and grounds to make areas accessible to the public and to ensure safe operations
Load, unload, and move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies to carry out work requests
Perform other work as assigned