#23-007
POSTING DATE: March 8, 2023
POSITION: Groundskeeper
SALARY: $13.85 – 14.68 per hour, depending on experience. Plus, excellent fringe benefits
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: (Education and Experience) High School diploma or GED Proficient in using manual and power tools safely Ability to follow instructions
Preferred: (Education and Experience) Additional education and/or experience
Additional Eligibility Requirements: (Certifications or industry experience) N/A
Classification: (exempt or non-exempt) Non-exempt
Position Type & Work Schedule: (Full-time or Part-time, daily hours, number of hours per week, months per year) Full-time, non-exempt position-overtime eligible with supervisor’s approval 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day 12 months per year Start time will vary between 5:00am and 7:00am depending on season
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (required to do the job) N/A
Work Environment: (e.g. outside, indoors, noise level, lighting, other work conditions) Indoors and outdoors
Physical Demands: (e.g. bending, sitting, kneeling, lifting, driving) Free of allergies that would interfere with Groundskeeper duties Ability to lift 50 pounds in a repetitive manner Able to tolerate working in various weather conditions, including extreme sunlight, heat, cold, wind, and humidity
Travel: (% of time spent traveling and where) N/A
Note: (location of position or other information not included elsewhere) May need to work overtime or may need to report to work for emergency situations Benefit eligible Valid driver’s license is required
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform a variety of work involving grounds and landscape maintenance of college land, lawns, gardens, and sports fields. Employees in this classification are responsible for accomplishing a daily routine of general and preventative maintenance tasks that provides the employees, students, and general public with an environmentally safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient area. May work independently or as a member of a crew. The Groundskeeper is the first level in the Groundkeeper job family, an entry level position, where incumbents perform physical labor as part of a work crew.
TYPICAL DUTIES: Serves Students. Removes weeds, blows, sweeps, rakes, and removes trash and debris from all exterior property such as walkways, culverts, retention ponds, roadways, planters, lawns, landscaping, athletic fields, pond, undeveloped property and parking areas. Maintains in-ground drains and culverts. Keep lawns and athletic fields trimmed in a neat and orderly fashion using various lawn care equipment such as weed-eaters, trimmers, edger, blower, and other equipment. Plants and cultivates trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs. Spades and otherwise prepares grounds for planting. Performs minor trimming projects on trees and bushes using pruners and shears. Assists in the maintenance of parking lots, sidewalks, walls and fences, including patching and painting. Performs daily checks on tools and equipment, including preventative maintenance and minor repairs. Assists in irrigation system repairs and construction projects. Digs trenches, unloads and relocates material and cleans tools and equipment. Controls building doors during an active fire alarm. Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.
CLOSING DATE: First review of applications will begin on March 20, 2023. Position may reopen if a suitable candidate is not found.
ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO: Arizona Western College Human Resources Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629 Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. 1. Completed Application 2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages) 3. Cover Letter
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