Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and seasonal grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, edging, raking, leaf removal, and debris management.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair campus irrigation systems, including valves, heads, controllers, and line leaks.
• Plant, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, and turf in accordance with campus landscape plans.
• Monitor plant health and diagnose problems such as pests, disease, nutrient deficiency, or irrigation issues; recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Safely apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides in compliance with state regulations and campus safety procedures (applicator license preferred).
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, utility carts, tractors, and other specialized tools used by the Physical Plant.
• Assist with snow and ice removal operations including shoveling, plowing, sanding, and salting to maintain safe access to buildings and walkways.
• Support Physical Plant projects such as landscape upgrades, hardscape repairs, turf renovation, and outdoor facility improvements.
• Inspect campus grounds for hazards (trip hazards, fallen branches, irrigation leaks, etc.) and address issues or report them to supervisory staff.
• Maintain clean and orderly shop, storage, and work areas.
• Follow all campus safety policies and use required PPE at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor or Physical Plant Director.

Minimum job specifications :

• Experience in landscaping, horticulture, groundskeeping, or related field; campus or institutional setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, plant health care, and grounds maintenance practices.
• Ability to operate a variety of landscape and power equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform outdoor physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license required; ability to meet campus driving standards.
• Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or seasonal overtime for snow removal or campus events

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