Landscape & Grounds Specialist (Seasonal)

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NOTE: This position is a temporary seasonal role. We will begin hiring for this position at the beginning of March 2026. Duties: 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. Performs landscape duties involving strenuous physical activity. Tasks are precisely defined and are specified either verbally or in writing. 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 plant, mulch, cultivate and weed flowers, shrubs and hedges. 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. SCHEDULE NOTE: For summer hours, we will be working 6:00am - 2:30pm M - F with occasional weekend overtime. The schedule is set to take place Mach 16, 2026 - September 30, 2026. At that time, we will shift to winter hours October - mid-March to 7:30am - 4:00pm M - F. Work times may shift due to weather and operational needs, including required overtime, and you may be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.

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
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Nice To Haves

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.
Performs landscape duties involving strenuous physical activity.
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 plant, mulch, cultivate and weed flowers, shrubs and hedges.
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.