Job Summary

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Groundskeeper, you will:

• Perform grounds maintenance duties including grounds cleanliness, shrub pruning, turf fertilization and mowing, landscape equipment operation, pesticide application and landscape renovation around several campus buildings.
• Maintain campus lawns by irrigating, mowing, edging, hand trimming, fertilizing, using weed control methods, and performing other, grounds, duties as assigned.
• Prepare areas for seed or sod, lay sod, and sow seed.
• Operate riding mowers, carts, rototillers, lawn sweepers, and aerators as needed.
• Maintain campus trees and shrubs by planting, pruning, watering, spraying, weeding, and cleaning shrub plantings.
• Plant, maintain, trim, and prune hedges.
• Prepare flowerbeds for growing annuals and bulbs.
• Maintain appropriate recordkeeping and minor equipment operation/maintenance.

This position represents a dual level posting and will be filled as an Associate Groundskeeper(S1) or next higher level Groundskeeper (S2).

Education and Experience (S1):

• High school diploma/GED
• Basic grounds maintenance functions of mowing/trimming, mulching, shrub pruning, pesticide application, and grounds cleanliness helpful

Skills:

• Demonstrated basic and intermediate skills in landscape maintenance
• Landscape equipment operation and maintenance i.e. truck, utility cart, etc.
• Will read pesticide label and mixing per label
• Good work organization and problem solving ability
• Personal protective equipment will be required during specific work duties as determined by the department
• Ability to keep records
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally
• Works outdoors, at times in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees
• A valid US or Canadian driver’s license

What is helpful (Preferred):

• Class 3A or 3B Pesticide Applicator’s License
• OR
• Get Paid to Earn It! - Study in paid status
• 100% paid license with multiple opportunities to pass

Experience (S2):
To be considered for the S2 position you’ll need the above requirements plus the following.

• Three years basic grounds maintenance functions of mowing/trimming, mulching, shrub pruning, pesticide application, and grounds cleanliness

Career Stream

• Administrative and Operational Support 1
• Job Code: 20003357
• Pay Band: S030
• OR
• Administrative and Operational Support 2
• Job Code: 20003659
• Pay Band: S035

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Additional Information:

To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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