What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper (Regional Campuses) position at Kent State University?
Job Title
Groundskeeper (Regional Campuses)
Physical Location
Stark Campus - North Canton, OH
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Basic Function
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.
Additional Basic Function - If Applicable
Examples of Duties
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
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, lays out, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:
A minimum of six months groundskeeping experience.
License/Certification
Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record. Must possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements, or successfully complete requirements for license during employee probationary period, 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.
Knowledge Of
Grounds maintenance (e.g., applying sprays, planting, pruning, trimming, transplanting, etc.)
Skill In
Operating, maintaining, and repairing various types of grounds maintenance equipment and tools (e.g., mower, tractor, chain saw, sod cutter, rotary tiller, snow blower)
Use of hand and power tools
Ability To
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)
Preferred Qualifications - If Applicable
Assessments
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Works primarily outdoors; exposed to variable temperatures and weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, loud equipment noise, and potentially dangerous equipment (e.g., mower, tractor); requires considerable physical exertion to include frequent lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g., fertilizer, trees) and extended periods of kneeling, stooping, standing, and walking; may work varied hours and shifts to include early mornings or evenings; requires on-campus travel.
Working Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; however, hours may vary to meet departmental needs.
Additional Information
Must pass a security check and lift test.
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
For Official Job Descriptions, Visit Www.kent.edu/hr.
Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
Groundskeeper (Regional Campuses)
Physical Location
Stark Campus - North Canton, OH
Salary
$16.00 Hourly
Basic Function
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.
Additional Basic Function - If Applicable
Examples of Duties
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
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, lays out, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:
A minimum of six months groundskeeping experience.
License/Certification
Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record. Must possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with proper endorsements, or successfully complete requirements for license during employee probationary period, 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.
Knowledge Of
Grounds maintenance (e.g., applying sprays, planting, pruning, trimming, transplanting, etc.)
Skill In
Operating, maintaining, and repairing various types of grounds maintenance equipment and tools (e.g., mower, tractor, chain saw, sod cutter, rotary tiller, snow blower)
Use of hand and power tools
Ability To
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)
Preferred Qualifications - If Applicable
Assessments
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Works primarily outdoors; exposed to variable temperatures and weather conditions, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, chemicals, loud equipment noise, and potentially dangerous equipment (e.g., mower, tractor); requires considerable physical exertion to include frequent lifting of up to 100 pounds (e.g., fertilizer, trees) and extended periods of kneeling, stooping, standing, and walking; may work varied hours and shifts to include early mornings or evenings; requires on-campus travel.
Working Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; however, hours may vary to meet departmental needs.
Additional Information
Must pass a security check and lift test.
Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
For Official Job Descriptions, Visit Www.kent.edu/hr.
Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
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