Groundskeeper (Regional Campuses)

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.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable :

Minimum Qualifications :

A minimum of six months groundskeeping experience.

License / Certification :

Valid Ohio drivers license with safe driving record. Must possess valid Commercial Drivers 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 require pesticide applicators 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.

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Key Skills

Sales Experience,Nursing Home Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Workers' Compensation Law,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1