N99705 Groundsworker I, Tahlequah Campus

This position performs duties in support of the department’s grounds maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with grounds maintenance activities; mows grass, cuts weeds, clears brush, and rakes leaves.
• Plants trees, flowers, and shrubs; trims trees and shrubs.
• Collects litter from campus grounds; empties trash cans.
• Moves office furniture; assists with setting up for special events.
• Captures and relocates nuisance animals.
• Applies herbicide and pesticide.
• Operates a variety of equipment including a backhoe and dump truck.
• Operates hand and power tools, including chain saws, weed eaters, and lawn mowers.
• Cleans up storm damage.
• Assists with snow removal operations.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Transports materials and equipment to work sites.
• Provides support to other maintenance personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of trash compactor maintenance and operation principles.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of job-related tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals.
• Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Contacts

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, vendors, contractors, and members of the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

Pay

Annual salary: $25,536.00