Maintains grounds of campus property by performing the following duties. 

Essential Functions 

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position.  Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

• Provide direction and oversight to grounds staff. 
• Select, hire, train and schedule staff. 
• Schedule and direct seasonal lawn maintenance activities such as: 
• Lawn cutting 
• Pruning of shrubs and trees 
• Application of fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides 
• Clean grounds and remove littler 
• Plant flowers, shrubs, and trees as necessary 
• Direct and assist, when necessary, in preventive maintenance of fences, gates, walls, and walks 
• Direct snow removal from walks, driveways, and parking lots. 
• Proactively maintain public passageways and walkways so they are free from ice, water, and other hazards. 
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts. 
• May direct or make minor repairs and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools such as lawn mower, spreader, show removal equipment and weed cutter, edging tools, and shears 
• Drive campus / company truck on and off campus. 
• Attendance/Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time  

Benefits

Supervisory Responsibility 

Directly supervises grounds employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Skills:   

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos 
• Ability to perform complex mathematical computations 
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

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