Job details

TEMPORARY GROUNDSKEEPER 1

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title

TEMPORARY GROUNDSKEEPER 1

Applications Accepted From

AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699 In-segment

Special Instructions to Applicants

We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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

20165466S

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

Job Open Date

07/05/2023

Posting Close Date

07/24/2023

Job Category

Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment

Months

4 month

Planning Unit

Regional Higher Education

Work Schedule

6a-2:30p M-F

Campus

Chillicothe

Expected hours worked per week

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.

Job Information

Employment Type

full time temporary (<120 days)

Job Family/Subfamily

Facilities and Operations-Landscaping/Grounds

Career Track & Level

Pay Grade

AFSCME|04|

By Ohio University

Students of this university are citizens not of Athens or Ohio, but the world. Ohio University offers some 250 undergraduate programs and more than 150 graduate degree programs to more than 16,000 students. In addition to its main campus in Athens...

7 jobs

FUNDING

Public

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

5001-10000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Athens, OH

DATE POSTED

July 21, 2023