Groundskeeper (Regional Campuses)

Kent State • North Canton, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs grounds maintenance functions to include care of lawns, flowers, shrubs, etc.; operates, maintains, and repairs various grounds equipment, tools, and motor vehicles; keeps grounds clean and removes snow and ice. Reports to Senior Groundskeeper, Groundskeeping Supervisor, Building and Grounds Supervisor/Superintendent, or other designated supervisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of six months groundskeeping experience.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.
• Must possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements and safe driving record, or obtain as soon as possible with extension up to 6 months from date of hire, if position requires operation of vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Ohio Revised Code.
• May require pesticide applicator's license or be able to successfully complete requirements for license during probationary period.
• Individuals will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds
• Read (e.g., work orders, product labels), write (e.g., repair orders), and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions
• Apply safety practices
• Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages)

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims and edges lawns; weeds and waters lawns and flower beds; prunes shrubs; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers; operates hand and chain saw to cut trees and wood.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs various grounds equipment, tools, and motor vehicles in performance of job duties (e.g., power mowers, tractors, trucks, snow plows, salt spreaders, rotary tillers, etc.).
• Applies insecticides and fertilizes to control insects and disease and promote growth of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds; applies top soil; prepares surfaces for seeding or sodding; mows, aerates, drags, lines and paints athletic fields; seeds and sods lawns.
• Keeps grounds clean; picks up papers and other debris; operates vacuum sweeper to clean sidewalks and parking lots when necessary; stripes and repairs parking lots and roadways, as needed.
• Removes snow and ice using snow plows, snow blowers, hand shovel and/or broom; applies salt and/or sand to snow and ice.
• Performs routine building maintenance and general custodial duties; may drive vehicle to pick up and deliver materials, equipment and personnel; may assist with painting.
• May train and direct student or temporary employees; may participate in training new employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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