Groundskeeper (Regional Campuses)

Job Title:

Groundskeeper (Regional Campuses)

 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.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

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 and safe driving record, or obtain as soon as possible with extension up to 6 months from date of hire, 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.  Individuals will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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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.