Job Title
TEMPORARY GROUNDSKEEPER 1
Applications Accepted From
AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is not open to the public. Only current AFSCME 1699 employees are eligible.
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 to 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.
Job Description
Under close supervision from groundskeeper supervisor, performs routine, semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g., mows lawns; cleans grounds; removes snow).
- Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
- Mows, trims & edges lawns; weeds & waters lawns & flower beds; trims shrubs.
- Keep grounds clean (e.g., picks up papers & other debris; operates vacuum sweeper to clean sidewalks & parking lots when necessary).
- Removes snow & ice with hand shovel & broom; applies salt to snow & ice; operates power snow shovel when necessary.
- Performs general grounds-related custodial and maintenance duties (e.g., delivers materials & equipment; cleans shop area); does routine maintenance of grounds equipment (e.g., cleans, paints, oils, sharpens)
- Fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs when assigned; plants trees, shrubs and other plants when assigned; seeds & sods lawns; sprays to control insects and disease as needed.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of turf & shrub maintenance;
- Skill in operating various types of mowers, weed eaters, & related equipment, operating snow shovels & related equipment;
- Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure;
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages;
- Ability to apply principles and solve practical problems;
- Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form;
- Demonstrated willingness to work with divers populations;
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.;
- 6 mos. exp. in grounds work;
- ODA Pesticide applicator’s license, Core, and sections 6a and 8 must be acquired within the 120 days probationary period.
- Valid Drivers License;
- Works under all weather conditions; may work with equipment and potentially hazardous chemicals;
- Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of safety practices*
- Skill in operating vacuum*
- Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures*
(*developed after employment)
Department
CHILI Facilities Management
Pay Rate
AFSCME 04 Minimum hourly rate $19.75
Posting Close Date
07/24/2023
Job Category
Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Planning Unit
Regional Higher Education
Work Schedule
6a-2:30p M-F
Expected hours worked per week
40
Expected duration of assignment
July 15, 2023 - October 31, 2023
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.