GROUNDSKEER LEAD-WEST CAMPUS Arizona
Company: Arizona State University
Location: Glendale
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Groundskeeper Lead - West campus
Arizona State University
FDM FM West Grounds
Campus: West
95463BR
Job Description
Facilities Development and Management, West campus, seeks a
Groundskeeper Lead to lead Groundskeepers in the maintenance of
grounds and grounds construction activities to provide for a
visually inviting, safe and aesthetic environment for students,
faculty, visitors and staff.
Salary Range
$21.00 per hour or commensurate of experience and education. ASU
offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of
Arizona.
Close Date
28-September-2023 is the initial close date. Applications will be
reviewed each week and continue to be accepted until the job is
filled.
Essential Duties
Maintain grounds and roads e.g. pruning and planting
trees/shrubs/flowers, remove debris, hand water, operate and repair
irrigation systems; operate and maintain landscaping tools,
equipment, street sweepers, tractors and turf mowers.
Coordinate and assign work to Groundskeepers in the maintenance of
shrubs, trees, lawns, planting areas, sprinkler and commercial
irrigation systems and area watering lines
Train and assist in providing orientation to new employees
Inspect work of personnel and recommend corrective measures to meet
established standards
Maintain labor and cost records and requisitions materials,
supplies and equipment as required
Operate large power and field mowers, hand tools, high pressure
power washer, stake bed truck and large vehicles associated with
grounds maintenance and landscaping activities
Schedule and coordinate irrigation and watering activities as
required in assigned areas of the campus
Trim and prune a variety of trees and shrubs
Operate a boom truck to trim trees
Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash/recycling cans
Spray for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as
required
Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment (i.e. street
sweepers, tractors, turf mowers and gators/carts) and power and
non-power tools as required
Assist in the maintenance of roads, road signage, parking lots and
other surfaces including asphalt repairs
Perform maintenance, and install/remove outdoor signage
Ability to communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to
perform essential functions
DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 5:00am - 1:30pm
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of grounds maintenance experience, OR, Any
equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which
comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieve.
Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver's license of
the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout
employment.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in:
Utilizing a high pressure power washer
Driving large stake bed truck
Customer service
Grounds maintenance in a university/higher education setting
Demonstrated knowledge in:
Competition Field turf maintenance
Irrigation repair
Plant knowledge
Fertilizing
Planting shrubs and trees
Driving riding mowers
Principles of horticulture
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.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
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.
Stand for long periods of time.
Walk and inspect campus.
This position requires the use of hearing protection.
Department Statement
ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and
services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs
innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM's vision is to
contribute to and guarantee the success of the university's mission
by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We
provide quality customer service, effectively steward our
resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative
and collaborative efforts.
ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package at very competitive
rates to enhance the total compensation of its faculty and staff.
This package includes low-cost health and life benefits to insure
you and your family, a wellness program for preventative health
education and screenings, a disability and leaves program for
income protection, employee assistance for free and confidential
behavioral health services, access to world-class educational
opportunities at deeply discounted rates, disability resources for
Americans with Disabilities (ADA), a retirement program with a
variety of retiree benefits to ensure your financial security at
the end of your career, paid vacation and holidays - and more. For
more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources,
Benefits website, at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
ASU's comprehensive benefits package is a significant part of your
overall total compensation - and ASU pays for most of it when you
are a benefits-eligible employee.
https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator
For more reasons to join ASU, please visit:
https://cfo.asu.edu/why-work-asu
Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires
current eligibility to legally work in the United States.
Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for
this position.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D)
upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of
employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving
record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month
period from date of hire.
This position is dependent on the continuation of funding from a
specific source other than state appropriations. As such, this
appointment may terminate when the funding is no longer
available.
This position is located at the West campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird
Road, Glendale, AZ.
Must pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of
employment.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher
education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence,
entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American
University is a single, unified institution comprising four
differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social,
cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its
research is inspired by real world application blurring the
boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU
serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona,
the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and
cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and
more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit
https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
basis protected by law.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety
Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on
campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at
https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may
request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at
480-965-3456.
Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing
child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and
taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include
verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and
certifications.
Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which
includes a criminal background check, verification of work history,
academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is
contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00pm Arizona time on the day
indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format
(e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer
for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience
meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
Work reference history information for 3 current and/or former
supervisors will be requested at time of interview.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in
the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education
or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For
example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of
experience.
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