Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

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Position Information

Department Univ Housing and Dining (MHD) Classification Title Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 Job Title Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Regular Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 position for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU).

About University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS)

UHDS supports learning both inside and outside the classroom, emphasizing education as both an individual and community experience.

The department's primary mission is to serve OSU students by providing:

• Safe, economical, and comfortable on-campus living and dining options
• A variety of choices across 15 residence halls, 3 dining centers, and 3 student family apartment complexes

UHDS is an auxiliary enterprise:

• Funded solely by customers who use its services
• Receives no state or tax funding

Committed to maintaining high educational and service standards for all customers

Dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an open, respectful, and enjoyable living and learning environment

Values personal and professional commitment to:

• Excellent customer service
• Inclusive environments

All UHDS staff are expected to follow OSU and UHDS policies and procedures

Position Overview: Grounds Maintenance Worker II

• Provides skilled landscape and grounds maintenance for approximately 75 acres of UHDS properties and other areas on the OSU Corvallis Campus

• Ensuring grounds are presentable and safe for students, staff, and the public

• Reports to the UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor

• Collaborates with the supervisor to:

• Design, install, repair, and troubleshoot irrigation systems

• Maintain and repair groundskeeping equipment

• May lead student, seasonal, and temporary staff by:

• Training, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work

Communication and Collaboration

Daily in-person, radio, and phone interactions with:

• Staff, faculty, students, and campus visitors
• Responsibilities include answering questions, giving directions, discussing landscaping issues

Regular contact with:

• Vendors for ordering supplies
• Repair personnel for equipment servicing

Other tradespeople during special events or emergencies

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

70% Grounds and Landscape Maintenance

• Mow and edge lawns and fields using push and riding mowers, tractors, and power edgers
• Perform leaf blowing and removal
• Plant, transplant, fertilize, and water lawns, shrubs, bedding plants, ground cover, and trees
• Cut, trim, and prune trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and ground cover
• Eradicate and prevent weeds using manual and mechanical methods
• Calibrate, mix, and apply pesticides and herbicides per manufacturer instructions and seasonal needs
• Remove ice and snow during inclement weather
• Clear debris from gutters and roofs
• Maintain cleanliness of hardscapes, landscaped areas, and trash containment zones during daily trash detail routes
• Operate trash compactors to empty roller carts
• Ensure sidewalks, driveways, and entryways are safe and functional
• Pressure wash hardscapes and structures to maintain clean walking surfaces and remove debris
• Operate lift equipment or bucket trucks
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the UHDS Facilities team

15% Landscape and Irrigation Design and Repair

• Collaborate with UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor to plan and implement landscape designs
• Provide feedback on designs and direct student staff
• Design, lay out, and install pavers and build stone walls
• Assist in designing and installing new irrigation systems
• Repair and upgrade existing irrigation systems
• Operate irrigation controllers used on OSU's campus

10% Lead Responsibilities

• Coordinate student employee workloads with the Landscape Supervisor
• Provide direction, feedback, and oversight of student staff
• Review and approve student work
• Monitor performance and provide input to supervisor
• Identify training needs and assist with task, equipment, and safety training
• Plan and respond to emergency tasks such as:
• Broken irrigation lines
• Tree failures and breakage
• Snow and ice storms

5% Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment including:
• Tractor, backhoe, riding lawnmower, dump truck
• Powered and backpack pesticide sprayers
• Push lawnmowers, edgers, gas pruning shears, line trimmers
• Chainsaws, pressure washers
• Shovels, rakes, and other hand tools

What We Require

Pesticide applicator's license may be required based on position duties; AND Two years experience as a grounds keeper which included plant care; OR An Associate's degree in Landscape Technology or Horticulture; OR Completion of a Landscape Certification program or license in a horticultural specialty.

What You Will Need

Experience or Education (one of the following):

• Two years of experience as a landscape grounds worker, including plant care
• Associate's degree in landscape technology or Horticulture
• Completion of a Landscape Certification program or possession of a license in a horticultural specialty

Licensing Requirement:

• Possession of a pesticide applicator's license or the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment

Security-Sensitive Designation:

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience as a landscape foreman or crew lead within the landscaping industry
• Hands-on experience in irrigation system design, installation, and repair
• Ability to read and interpret irrigation blueprints, and create new irrigation plans using CAD or similar design software
• Experience in paver design and installation, including paver wall construction
• Prior or current experience working in a university or higher education environment
• Certification as an ISA Certified Arborist

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Work Schedule and Availability

• Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Work assignments and shifts may be adjusted based on operational needs.
• As part of a seven-day-a-week operation, weekend and holiday work may be required.
• This position is designated as essential. The employee may be required to report to work during inclement weather, emergencies, or University closures, as directed by a supervisor or designated Person in Charge.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and work from a crouched position for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work from ladders, lifts, bucket trucks, and elevated locations such as rooftops.

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather.
• Exposure to dust, high noise levels, and the use of pesticides is expected.
• A two-way radio must be always carried while on duty.

Equipment and Tools

• Must be able to operate a forklift and other equipment as required.

Attendance and Conduct

• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential to meet daily operational needs.
• Employees must adhere to scheduled shift start times and break schedules.

Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min Salary $20.19 Max Salary $30.11 Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/162898

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P05677CT Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/27/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 06/05/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/15/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

Jeffrey Leggett

jeff.leggett@oregonstate.edu

253-227-2842

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

Optional Documents