STEPS Grounds Worker
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Job Summary

The STEPS Grounds Worker reports directly to the Grounds Supervisor and tends an

area of land for aesthetic or functional purpose and performs all aspects of

grounds turf maintenance including: mowing, trimming, edging, weed control

and removal, seeding, fertilizing, grounds clean-up, and leaf removal; Ensures

proper utilization of groundskeeping equipment, including implements and

vehicles such as: mowers; lawn mowers; tractors; string trimmers; edger's;

rotary brushes; rakes; leaf blowers; shovels; trowels; sprinklers; garden tools; as

well as a watering can, pressure washers, or truck mounted watering system;

May repair and maintain the playing surface at athletic or designated venues, as

required; Performs minor pruning of tree limbs, shrubbery, and bushes;

Maintains grounds and landscaping equipment in a safe operating condition;

Maintains Campus landscaping, gardens or sporting venues (and their

vegetation where appropriate) for appearance and functionality, including

trimming hedges, pulling weeds, planting flowers, etc.; During plant

installations, follows designs created by a landscape architect; Installs and

maintains landscaped areas, including mulching, planting, and watering flower

gardens; Applies environmentally appropriate weed and pest control; Maintains,

improves, and ensures general upkeep of grounds, athletic, or designated

venues, including garages; Secures litter and empties trash in designated area

(s); Ensures litter-free zone(s); and Maintains and cleans University parking

garages and stairwells. In addition, the Grounds Worker prepares for winter

weather events as necessary, at any and all hours, including nights, weekends,

and holidays; Participates in continuous snow and ice control/removal during

winter weather events; Addresses clean-up efforts as necessary following winter

weather events, including the cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies;

Removes snow and ice from University sidewalks, steps, parking areas, roads,

etc., as required; and Operates, as assigned, light to heavy snow/ice removal

equipment, including salt spreaders, snow shovels, snow blowers, snowplows

or brushes, trucks and tractors with attached snow removal equipment, etc.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

6 monthsof experience performing similar job duties

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2024 Our University Community

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