What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at NEOMED?
Position Information
Position Title
Groundskeeper
Position Type
Classified
Department
Campus Operations
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Pay Grade
BW3
Position Summary Information
Summary
Perform all grounds maintenance functions including mowing, trimming, snow removal, campus greenhouse operations, maintenance of trees, shrubs and flowers and policing for trash and debris removal.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Grounds Maintenance and Cleanliness: Perform various tasks related to grounds maintenance, such as mowing, trimming, edging, aerating, and removing snow and ice. Keep campus grounds, walkways, and parking areas clean and free of debris for safety and aesthetic purposes.
Greenhouse Operations and Landscaping: Operate campus greenhouse and cultivates plants and flowers for use on campus grounds. Maintain, renovate, and/or build campus landscaping to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the campus.
Plant Care and Maintenance: Plant, transplant, and/or prune trees, shrubs, and flowers to maintain the landscape.
Pesticide Application: Perform pesticide applications as needed to control weeds and insects in the landscape and throughout the campus, ensuring compliance with manufacturer’s labels and regulatory requirements.
Miscellaneous Duties: Change and clean campus exterior refuse containers to maintain cleanliness and sanitation. Perform auto mechanic responsibilities as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license
- Prior grounds/landscaping maintenance experience
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance, equipment and safety procedures
- Ability to perform duties outdoors exposed to variable weather conditions
- Availability to be on call 24 hours, 7 days a week
Preferred Qualifications
Commercial Applications License
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize applicable tools and equipment necessary for the job, as well as other office equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, sit; talk; and hear. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
Working Conditions:
Routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture/wetness, inclement weather, noise, air pollution and heights. May involve exposure to chemical substances, hazards and moving parts of machinery. Work schedule is subject to change in accordance with the University’s needs and/or the result of weather demands. Call-ins may be mandatory based on University needs.
Department Specific Information
Starting Pay Rate Range: $13.18 – $14.85
Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
To continue our efforts to keep the campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED requires COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
Salary : $13 - $15
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