Groundskeeper – West Valley campus

Arizona State University

11d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management, West campus, seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain grounds and participate in all types of grounds maintenance activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
• This position requires that you 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.
• Must pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Any experience which provides knowledge, skills and ability to perform the work.
• Experience in: repairing/maintaining irrigation systems 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.) planting shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs 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 landscaped areas on campus utilizing best management practices.
• Operate lawn mowers, edgers, various hand tools and vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping tasks.
• Prune trees and shrubs to University standards.
• Plant shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Perform minor irrigation repairs and monitoring.
• Conduct trash and debris removal as needed.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
• Adhere to departmental safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• 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, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED