Job description

Summary:

The Groundskeeper reports to the Grounds/Landscaping Supervisor. The Groundskeeper maintains natural environments and landscaping including lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, driveways and sidewalks. Their work is primarily performed outside and will include the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered grounds-keeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Groundskeeper also performs maintenance on grounds-keeping equipment and tools and makes minor repairs as directed. The Groundskeeper may be required to supervise student workers or temporary employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Grounds-Landscaping Supervisor.
• Mows lawns to appropriate heights.
• Trims lawns.
• Edges lawns.
• Fertilizes lawns, trees and shrubs.
• Controls weeds by cultural control or timely application of appropriate herbicides.
• Uses blower to clean landscaped areas.
• Plant annuals or perennials.
• Replaces bushes or shrubbery.
• Remove leaves during appropriate season.
• Remove snow as required.
• Collect and transport trash to dumpsters on campus.
• Provide assistance to Maintenance and Housekeeping departments as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to lift and carry grounds-keeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual, electrically-powered and/or gasoline-powered grounds-keeping equipment and machines. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet (e.g., for tree trimming). Must be able to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is performed primarily out-of-doors, year round. Employees in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees and must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather.
• The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers and similar products used in grounds-keeping is required. Skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery is required.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
• Scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemical compounds for application on trees, shrubs,ground cover, flowers, and grasses which may be hazardous and cause injury if specific instructions regardingtheir mixture, application, use and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with minimal supervision
• Enjoy working with college students

Qualifications:

Required:High School diploma or equivalent

Performance of job duties may require driving a University vehicle. If so, a current, valid driver’s license is required, as well as acceptance by the University of the Ozarks automobile insurance company.

University of the Ozarks reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to perform successfully the major duties and responsibilities of the position.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS

Ranked in the Top 10 of Southern region comprehensive baccalaureate institutions by U. S. News & World Report, University of the Ozarks is a Presbyterian-related institution that blends the liberal arts and professional preparation in a student-centered environment emphasizing quality teaching and student learning.

The University serves approximately 800 undergraduate students on a beautiful campus in Clarksville, Arkansas, located along Interstate-40 approximately 90 miles northwest of Little Rock, and nestled between the Arkansas River and the Ozark Mountains. The University serves students from diverse religious, cultural, educational and economic backgrounds and welcomes students from throughout the U.S. and from more than 20 countries around the world. Knowing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and rich and rewarding communities, Ozarks is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. The University is especially interested in applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those with a successful record of teaching and working with diverse students, including historically underrepresented minority students and other underserved populations. Recent campaigns have enhanced facilities, academic programs and other campus initiatives. For more information about University of the Ozarks, visit www.ozarks.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the search is completed. Applications can be picked up at the Physical Plant office at 315 N College Avenue or at Human Resources in Mabee Administration Building or requested via email to humanresources@ozarks.edu.

Send the completed application and three current references to: humanresources@ozarks.edu

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clarksville, AR 72830: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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