Grounds Staff

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties including but not limited to the following:

• Mowing, weedeating, edging beds and sidewalks
• Weed control in beds, parking lots, walkways, etc. using herbicides or mechanical means
• Planting, establishing, edging, mulching & maintenance of landscape beds
• Pruning trees & shrubs
• Trail maintenance - clearing downed trees and noting other hazardous conditions
• Maintain campus ponds, dams, and outdoor recreation areas
• Assist with maintenance of ball fields and tennis courts
• Assist with farm operations and maintenance of herb garden
• Maintenance of outdoor structures - sheds, shelters, storage barns, sitting areas, etc.
• Keep gutters and downspouts clear 
• Maintain & repair irrigation & drainage
• Aerate, overseed, & fertilize high traffic turf areas
• Maintenance of roads, right of ways, and parking areas
• Pick up litter, debris, downed limbs, and maintain general cleanliness of campus
• Pressure wash building exteriors, signs, walkways, monuments, etc. 
• Light carpentry & painting work - fence repair, wood preservation, etc.
• Light masonry work - sidewalk & stone wall repair
• Assist with custodial work as needed or during special events 
• Assist with motor pool & grounds equipment maintenance
• Assist with event set-up & break down, moving, loading, unloading and storing supplies, furniture and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Some training or experience in horticulture or landscaping required
• Knowledgeable in the safe operation and maintenance of grounds equipment 
• Able to recognize problems and triage, report and coordinate proper repairs
• Display a pro-active initiative and collaborative work style
• Able to use the mobile work order system to receive requests and track work progress on tablet or mobile device
• Adjustment of hours and/or weekend work may be required and/or occasional overtime
• Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or        hear. 
• Frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.
• Use hand strength to grasp tools, supplies and equipment. 
• Occasionally climb ladders, use aerial lifts, or enter crawl spaces. 
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally works with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, mechanical hazards, burn hazards, chemical hazards.
• Moderate noise level. 
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat. 
• Use PPE as required