Groundskeeper, Grounds Services
About The Position
The Groundskeeper position at Cameron University involves performing essential lawn and landscaping duties necessary for the maintenance, care, and modifications of the university's grounds and landscaping. This role encompasses a variety of tasks that contribute to the upkeep of the exterior areas of the campus, including minor road repair and maintenance, sign installation and repair, as well as special event setup. The Groundskeeper will plant and care for shrubs, trees, and various grasses, ensuring that all plants are adequately watered and that irrigation systems are repaired or installed as needed. The position requires the individual to perform routine maintenance on grounds equipment and maintain a clean work environment, including vehicles and equipment. During winter months, the Groundskeeper will be responsible for snow and ice removal from public passageways and assisting in preparations for adverse weather conditions. The role may also involve special event setups and breakdowns, moving furniture and equipment, and performing other tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements
- Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions
- Ability to operate and maintain manual mowers, riding and tractor mowers, power edger's trimmers and shears and other grounds keeping equipment
- General working knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs
- Working knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and planting requirements
- Able to work extended hours to assist in special events
- Minimum of 2 years of grounds keeping experience
- Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and safe campus by removing debris and litter from all exterior areas of campus, emptying trash receptacles and sweeping, blowing and cleaning of all exterior hard surfaces
- Maintain clean outdoor benches, handrails and trash receptacles
- Perform routine lawn maintenance practices including mowing, weed eating, edging and raking of leaves and debris
- Apply fertilizer and soil amendments, topdressing materials and soil as directed
- Perform other cultivation practices as directed such as aerification, dethatching, tilling and drainage improvements
- Cultivation, planting and maintaining flower beds
- Planting and maintenance of shrubs, trees and a variety of grasses
- Water trees, shrubs, lawns and plants using hoses and assist in irrigation repair and/or installation
- Perform routine operator maintenance of grounds equipment
- Maintain a clean work environment, including vehicles, equipment and Grounds Department areas
- Removal of snow and ice from steps, sidewalks, streets and other public passageways on campus and assists in the preparation for such weather events
- Repair and maintenance of sidewalks, parking lots, streets and other public passageways
- Special event setups and breakdowns including working during events when necessary
- Assist in moving of furniture, equipment and other items when needed
- Perform all other tasks assigned
Benefits
- Paid medical coverage for employees
- Ample time off opportunities
- Employee tuition waiver programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
