Groundskeeper II

Maintenance Activities

• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and supply inventories.

Grounds Maintenance Tasks

• Plants, mows, edges, mulches, trims, prunes, blows, waters, and sprays according to campus schedules and department standards.
• Cleans up daily trash and debris to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Treats nuisance weeds and undesirable vegetation in landscape bedding using chemical or physical methods per department guidelines.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Operates and maintains grounds maintenance equipment to ensure good working condition.

Plant and Turf Management

• Maintains the health and appearance of plants and turf, making recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Applies fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals safely and in accordance with regulations.

Assistance with Projects

• Assists with landscape design and installation projects to enhance aesthetic appeal of the grounds.

Inspection and Improvement

• Inspects grounds regularly to identify areas needing maintenance or improvement.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, with good organizational skills.
• General knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscape plants used in the state.
• Skilled in the use of common landscape equipment such as weedeaters, hedge trimmers, edgers, hand mowers, etc.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• 2+ years of groundskeeper maintenance experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License (DL).

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

• $16.63 - $26.60