Groundskeeper

General Description of the Position

Perform diversified skilled labor of average difficulty in support of the operation of the university and maintenance of campus.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job.

• Work indoor and/or outdoor performing heavy, manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment from motor vehicles.
• Maintains secondary roads, parking areas and sidewalks, as directed, to include policing and snow removal.
• Maintains lawns, gardens, athletic tracks and fields, etc., as directed, including but not limited to mowing, planting, cultivating, transplanting, watering and conditioning.
• Set up and dismantle furniture and equipment for various university events.
• Properly operate automotive equipment, machines and maintain them.
• May operate equipment for fumigation and pest or rodent control under close supervision.
• Be required to report to work during emergency situations, such as during snowstorms and ice storms, as directed by department/university policies.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Must work Saturdays and Sundays with two days off to be determined according to the needs of the university.
• Must pass and agree to random and on-demand drug testing as a condition of employment.
• Must pass and agree to routine/random on demand physical fitness and agility test.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record and background criminal history as determined by the campus police

The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Good physical condition with no restriction performing heavy, manual labor or lifting.
• Must have technical skill in either landscaping or mechanics from formal training or experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions and to learn operational procedures for special equipment.

Qualification Standards

• Education: High school graduate or GED
• Successful experience: Three years experience in manual work may be substituted on a year to year basis.
• Other preferences: Must be able to operate industry/farm equipment.
• Valid Drivers license required

Performance Standards & EEO Statement

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reliable attendance and work results.
• Interaction and working relationship with co-workers and customers.
• Completion and quality of work according to established guidelines and timelines.

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or disability, veteran or military status, gender identity or genetic information. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

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