Groundskeeper/Landscaper I

Duties / Responsibilities

• Participate in the installation, care, and maintenance of University turfgrass and landscaping.
• Perform a variety of basic landscape-related duties on University landscaping, including but not limited to proper plant installation, sod installation, pruning of trees, plants, and shrubs, mechanical weed management, landscape bed edging, and mulching.
• When necessary, maintain campus turf grass areas by mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing.
• Remove trash and other debris, including leaves, from assigned zones with motorized and hand equipment.
• Perform Seasonal Maintenance Throughout Campus During fall and winter months, remove leaves, sticks, branches, and other debris related to seasonal changes.
• Assist in winter weather actions including snow removal, application of de-icer, preventive treatments, and ice removal.
• Perform Basic Maintenance On Landscaping Equipment Check and clean air filters, tools, landscape equipment, etc. on a daily basis.
• Maintain proper fluid levels.
• Report any equipment problems to Landscaper III.
• Assist with campus moves, setups, and special events.

Minimum Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1 year of full-time verifiable work experience.
• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes but is not limited to possessing a valid driver’s license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University’s insurance company.

Desired Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time verifiable work experience in landscape management is preferred.

Published Salary (if Available) $29,00 - $31,200