What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDSKEEPER 2 position at Ohio University?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be considered first.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE. • We seek candidates with a commitment in working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. • In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position. • Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE. • We seek candidates with a commitment in working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. • In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position. • Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
Posting Details
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Position Information
Job Title
GROUNDSKEEPER 2
Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public , AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be considered first.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE. • We seek candidates with a commitment in working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. • In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position. • Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
CURRENT OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES MUST INCLUDE THEIR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND ANY RELEVANT VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE TO SHOW THEY MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE YOU WILL BE SCREENED OUT. IF YOU NEED YOUR OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OR NEED ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION, PLEASE CONTACT UNIVERSITY HUMAN RESOURCES FOR ASSISTANCE. • We seek candidates with a commitment in working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. • In an effort to make the process of awarding bid upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position. • Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Posting Number
20165564S
Job Description
Under general supervision from groundskeeper supervisor or other higher-level supervisor, performs semi-skilled & skilled grounds maintenance functions; landscapes grounds; maintains athletic fields; operates & maintains heavy equipment.
- Adheres to all OSHA &/or Ohio University required safety guidelines;
- Performs skilled & semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g., plants, fertilizes, prunes & applies insecticides to lawns, shrubs & trees, applies top soil, grades surfaces & lays sod, mows & drags; lays out, limes & plants athletic fields);
- Performs routine grounds maintenance & general labor (e.g., removes snow & applies salt to ice: mows, weeds & cleans lawns & flower beds; maintains parking lots & streets; delivers supplies); picks up litter;
- Cleans & repairs tools; services & repairs equipment including tractors, mowers and backhoes; installs attachments on equipment; operates heavy equipment (i.e., large tractors and attached equipment as assigned);
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of grounds maintenance;
- Skill in operating various types of grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., tractors, mowers, sprayers, sod cutters, etc.);
- Operating servicing grounds maintenance equipment;
- Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral or picture form;
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context;
- Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages;
- Ability to apply principles and solve practical problems;
- Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations;
- Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures;
- Lift up to 50 lbs.;
- 24 mos. training and/or experience in grounds maintenance & large tractor operation, or equivalent;
- Pesticide applicator’s license required if applying pesticides regulated by law;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Successful completion of a test may be required;
- Works outside in all weather conditions;
- May work with potentially dangerous equipment & chemicals.
- Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of safety practices*
- developed after employment
Department
CHILI Facilities Management
Pay Rate
AFSCME 05 Minimum hourly rate $20.33
Job Open Date
08/07/2023
Posting Close Date
8/20/2023
Job Category
Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Months
12 month
Planning Unit
Regional Higher Education
Work Schedule
Current schedule is M-F, 7AM-3:30PM. Please note: this schedule is subject to change based on its variable appointment status.
Campus
Chillicothe
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
ongoing
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Adam Riehl, riehl@ohio.edu
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Job Information
Employment Type
full-time regular
Job Family/Subfamily
Facilities and Operations-Landscaping/Grounds
Career Track & Level
Pay Grade
AFSCME|05|
Salary : $20 - $0