Groundskeeper

Spokane WA

Description

Who We Are At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution. Our competitive benefit packages are part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for the whole person. Packages include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, tuition benefits, and other University-provided benefits. We also provide numerous resources which help bring balance to the complexities of work and personal life through our work/life and wellness programs. Job Summary Performs duties particular to and normally required in the trade of groundskeeping, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work. Essential Functions - Mowing, watering, weeding, seeding fertilizing, refuse collection in areas assigned. - Operate power mowers and associated lawn equipment in the maintenance of hedges, shrubs, trees and lawns. - Maintain automatic sprinkler systems. - Maintain streets by patching asphalt, installing and maintaining pavers, operating jackhammers, and pouring concrete. - May drive trucks, vans, backhoe, snow plows and other heavy equipment. - Apply chemicals and fertilizers on lawns, trees and shrubs. - Perform general labor and maintenance duties in support of the Maintenance Division during off-season. Duties to include support to all maintenance trades. - Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, roadways, plazas and steps. - Perform related duties as assigned Supervision Given/Received This classification has no functional supervisory responsibility. Receives direct and general supervision from the Grounds Supervisor and/or Grounds Manager of Plant Services Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED - 3-5 years of related work experience or early career, knowledge may be from education and/or some experience - Valid driver’s license and a good driving record. - Experienced in all phases of grounds maintenance including: - knowledge of plants and turf grasses and their care - operations of power equipment related to grounds maintenance - fertilizing, renovation, and aeration - insect, weed, and disease control in lawns and plants - Experience maintaining automatic sprinkler systems. - Both written and oral communication skills. - Working-level knowledge of safety procedures related to hazardous chemicals. - Knowledge of safety standards and work practices associated with grounds keeping and general facilities maintenance and repair. - Because of the need to interact with virtually every area of campus life, must have a pleasant and customer-focused approach. - Must be able to effectively work in a group of groundkeepers and other Plant and Construction personnel. - The ability to work with people of diverse personalities, education, and cultural background is important. - Ability to work early morning hours and weekends. - Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical Physical Demands - These physical and environmental demands are considered essential to completing the essential functions. - Able to bend, stoop, and lift. Average physical strength is required for lifting heavy objects. Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally. - Must be in good general health, able to withstand inclement weather. - Must not show allergic reaction to chemical substances and common environmental factors associated with grounds keeping. - Capable of working at heights. - Ability to be mobile campus-wide for appropriate business needs. To apply, please visit our website at: