What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper I (1523) position at American University?
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Summary/Objective
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.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Full Time, 40 hours/week.
- Associate B.
- Non-Exempt.
- 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.
Salary Range
- Commensurate with experience.
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 he/she is 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. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
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.
- To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive.
- 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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Salary : $31,900 - $40,400
