Groundskeeper I

Description

: Summary:
The Groundskeeper performs grounds maintenance, including planting, mulching, weeding, and removal of litter. They will also engage in snow and ice removal, campus clean up, hardscape maintenance, and operates small grounds equipment. The Groundskeeper typically works within assigned zone. However, the incumbent may be assigned to assist with work within and outside unit. Incumbent may be requested to serve on various department and/or university committees. Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Weeds, cleans and mulches planting beds, practices integrated pest management, applies compost and fertilizers, cultivates soil, plants, and prunes to ensure a neat clean bed appearance.

Rakes and grades lawn areas in preparation of seeding or sodding.

Operates grounds equipment including power mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, snow blowers, weed trimmers, etc., in order to accomplish required grounds maintenance tasks.

Performs snow and ice removal and applies deicing materials to ensure the safety of public areas for the university community.

Assists with leaf removal operations, athletic field work, landscape projects, and other assigned tasks as required to ensure efficient accomplishment of the workload.

Performs policing of assigned area for litter to ensure cleanliness of assigned zone.

Sweeps sidewalks, courtyards, and walkway using hand or power equipment. 

Competencies:

Serving Customers.

Supporting Coworkers.

Salary Range:

$22.86 - $28.42 per hour.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a 40 hour/week position. 

Must be available for weekend and overtime work as scheduled or needed for snow removal and other assigned work.

Serves as an essential employee on the winter weather emergency team.

Required Education and Experience:

1-3 years of relevant experience.

2 years’ landscape maintenance experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent or completion of an approved vocational program.

Some post-secondary horticultural courses.

Ability to obtain pesticide certification.

Knowledge of proper planting and pruning techniques for trees, shrubs, and flowers.

Knowledge of most common plant names and where to find information about those of which they are not familiar.

Knowledge of horticulture maintenance practices, measuring, and calculations as related to grounds care.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

Knowledge of work methods, equipment, and procedures to assure health and safety standards and precautions are applied to work performed.

Valid driver’s license.

Benefits AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. . Other Details

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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