Landscape and Grounds Specialist

The University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

About The Position

Join Facilities Management at the University of Oklahoma and be part of a team dedicated to meeting the University's ever-changing needs. Located within Facilities Management, Landscape and Grounds Services maintains over 3,000 acres of campus lawns, gardens, and grounds.

Requirements

None Required Education
None Required Experience
Ability to communicate verbally or in writing
Basic math skills
Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
Ability to operate lawn equipment
Uses tools or equipment in a manner requiring competence
Communicates as required to exchange information and give simple instructions
Performs simple record-keeping operations
Knowledge of routine gardening procedures
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date
Exposure to physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting of 100 pounds or more.
Exposure to extreme temperature changes.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including in the heat and cold.
Some overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
Frequent exposure to chemicals or other hazardous materials.
May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.
May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

Nice To Haves

6 months landscaping experience.

Responsibilities

Participates in routine grounds maintenance functions.
Performs varied work, such as loading and unloading trucks, cleaning work areas, digging ditches, spreading sand, dirt, and asphalt, etc.
Hand-waters and irrigates turf areas, hedges, and flower and shrub beds.
Uses power mowing equipment to cut grass.
Applies pesticides and fertilizers.
Ensures that the assigned equipment being used is working at all times.
Refills fuel and cleans equipment daily.
Performs minor maintenance on equipment and hand tools.
Reports equipment problems or failures.
Moves and cuts tree limbs with a chain saw or runs through a chipper.
Maintains records on tree maintenance activities and equipment usage.
May use hand-cutting tools to trim grass, edging, curbs, trees and weeds.
Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.