Groundskeeper (Days) - Tempe campus

Requirements

• High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Job Profile Summary:
• Supports facility and equipment inspection, maintenance, and repairs to ensure property meets established standards and to prevent further damage.
• Job Description:
• Facilities Management, Grounds Services, Tempe campus, seeks Groundskeepers to maintain grounds and participate in all types of grounds maintenance activities.
• Essential Duties:
• Maintain grounds and roads e.g. plant, remove debris, water; spray for weeds and insects; operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment.
• Perform maintenance, and install/remove outdoor signage.
• Plant shrubs, trees, and flowers. Prune trees and shrubs.
• Remove debris from stairs and walk, rake leaves and mow lawns.
• Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans.
• Water trees, shrubs and lawns and perform irrigation activities.
• Operate large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
• Operate pick-up trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
• Use work order systems (TMA) in response to maintenance requests.
• Respond to trouble calls throughout campus and provide support for various campus events.
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
• DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• This position is based at ASU's Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.
• Position Rate:
• $20.21 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.
• Must have any experience which provides knowledge, skills and ability to perform the work. Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
• Experience in:
• using and operating grounds equipment and/or tools (e.g. leaf sweepers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand truck, power lift gate, hammer drill, chain saw, basic hand tools, etc.)
• repairing/maintaining irrigation systems
• planting shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs
• operating riding, push lawn mowers, and other turf related equipment
• power washer operation
• trash compactor operation
• minor equipment maintenance (e.g. oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, use of grease gun, etc.)
• work that requires customer service skills
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Working Environment:
• Activities regularly require long periods of exposure to external elements indigenous to a desert environment, weather, potential exposure to venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
• Regularly required to operate a variety of landscaping equipment, tools and machines requiring extended periods of walking over uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces.
• Stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds.
• Regular use of mowers, trimmers, edgers, shears, spreaders, hoses, hand and power tools/machines.
• May regularly operate a motor vehicle as assigned.
• This position receives regular review of daily work tasks to ensure adherence with established standards for quality, aesthetics, and quantity.
• Drive University vehicles and/or carts.
• Department Statement:
• What's in it for you?
• Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:
• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships
• ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all universi

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Job Profile: Facilities Assistant 1 Non-Exempt Job Family: Facilities Management Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $20.12 USD Hourly Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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