Groundskeeper Or Groundskeeper, Senior - 607721

Job Title

Groundskeeper or Groundskeeper, Senior

Job ID

607721

Location

Facility Srv: Landscaping

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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Regular/Temporary

Regular

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

Special Information

• The Groundskeeper and Groundskeeper, Senior positions are an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

• The work shift is Monday through Friday 6:00am to 3:00pm. This shift may change to meet campus needs.

• Work performed in dirty environment and possible extreme temperatures.

• Frequent lifting of objects over 50 pounds.

• Considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing ladders, crawling, crouching, bending, or kneeling in restricted areas.

• Work long hours and occasional weekends.

• Work in inclement weather year-round.

• Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies. This position is required to participate in on-call, call back duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes Administrative or Campus Living buildings.

Job Description

The Mission of Facility Services is to create, maintain and enhance our campus through continuous improvement and sustainable practices for the benefit of the campus community. Our Vision is to be a progressive, customer-focused organization that is recognized as a leader in providing exceptional service and responsible stewardship of resources.

The Groundskeeper and Groundskeeper, Senior are responsible for maintaining the campus landscape and outdoor spaces. These positions assist leadership in fulfilling the Facility Services' mission to the university by providing excellent customer service and maintaining the campus outdoor spaces with efficiency, care and to the highest standards.

The work shift is Monday through Friday 6:00am to 3:00pm. This shift may change to meet campus needs.

Groundskeeper

Lawn Maintenance and Irrigation

• 50%

• Responsible for the grounds of an assigned section of campus.

• Maintains campus turf by mowing at the correct height, verticutting, seeding, aerifying, fertilizing and topdressing.

• Maintains irrigation systems on intramural fields.

• Responsible for the maintenance of shrubs, trees, lawns, and planting areas. Trims and prunes a variety of trees and shrubs, as required.

• Responsible for hand watering flowers, shrubs, and trees as needed.

• Operates large power and field mowers, hand tools and large vehicles associated with grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.

• Assists Irrigation Repairer, installing or repairing heads, lines, valves, clocks, trouble shooting, for both popup and drip systems.

• Communicate with your supervisor and customer. Make sure that you have a complete understanding of the request for and ensure that each customer is informed and agrees with the schedule.

Facility Services Support

• 15%

• Removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required; may operate snow removal equipment.

• Assist in trimming and pruning a variety of trees and shrubs, as required.

• Removes campus litter and empties litter barrels.

• Assists Heavy Equipment Operator in the completion of various landscaping projects.

• Assists Lead Mover in completion of moving furniture and event setups.

Customer Services and Administration

• 15%

• Provides superior customer service to the campus community.

• Provides detailed, and accurate reports for work completed- will involve daily work logs.

• Maintains labor and cost records and requisitions materials, supplies and equipment as required.

• Record time and materials for customer billing

Training and Safety Practices

• 15%

• Participates in job-related training.

• Responsible for securing all equipment at the end of shift, removing tools and equipment from trucks and placing in proper storage.

• Locking all trucks and equipment.

• May be required to work in the proximity to hazardous materials and is expected to work safely

• Complies with all OSHA regulations.

• Performs all job duties in compliance with NAU safety policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned

• 5%

• May be required to work with other departments on projects.

• May assist Moving Department in the completion of moving furniture and event setups.

Groundskeeper, Senior

Lawn Maintenance and Irrigation

• 80%

• Performs general turn maintenance operations including mowing, line trimming, weeding, aerating, topdressing, fertilizing, sod replacement, edging and thatching.

• Perform general landscaping maintenance including basic shrub maintenance, pruning, installation, mulching, weeding, digging and trenching, and general cleanup of trash and litter.

• Perform general floriculture maintenance including planting flowers and maintaining flower beds and pots.

• Perform basic tree maintenance including pruning, job site cleanup and assisting arborist as needed.

• Responsible for hand watering flowers, shrubs, and trees as needed.

• Perform general grounds cleanup including emptying trash and recycle from receptacles, picking up debris, leaf mulching and removal, sweeping, window well cleanup, and any other cleanup duties assigned by supervisor.

• Snow removal including shoveling, plowing and de-icing.

• Operation of various hand tools

• Operation of various power tools

• Operation of equipment including push mowers, weed eaters, rototillers, leaf blowers, chain saws, sod cutters, riding mowers, tractors and attachments, dump truck, utility vehicles, and snow removal equipment.

• Assists Irrigation Repairer, installing or repairing heads, lines, valves, clocks, trouble shooting, for both popup and drip systems.

• Assists Heavy Equipment Operator in the completion of various landscaping projects.

• Minor equipment maintenance.

• Ability to operates vehicle with lift as needed.

• Responsible for securing all equipment at the end of shift, removing tools and equipment from trucks and placing in proper storage.

Personal Supervision

• 15%

• Leads Student Groundskeepers and Part-Time Temps in the maintenance of grounds and construction activities.

• Coordinates grounds maintenance services.

• Inspects grounds areas to determine quality of work.

• Inspects grounds equipment to ensure proper maintenance and care is being fulfilled.

• Covers scheduled areas of assignments during the absence of other staff.

• Participates in a training program which familiarizes grounds staff with particular problems involved in landscape and outdoor services including safety, equipment operation, improved techniques and general grounds procedures.

• Orders appropriate materials and supplies.

• Initiates and ensures completion of work orders for repair/maintenance.

• Prepares, maintains and submits appropriate records and correspondence as needed.

• Participates in grounds duties on an emergency basis during normal working hours and after normal working hours.

• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Other

• 5%

• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Groundskeeper

• Valid Driver's License.

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Groundskeeper, Senior

• High School Degree.

• 2-4 years of relevant experience.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Groundskeeper

• High School Degree.
• 1 year grounds experience.

Groundskeeper, Senior

• Associate degree.
• 1-year supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Groundskeeper

Knowledge

• Knowledge of more complex equipment, tools and procedures of grounds construction and care.

• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.

Skills

• Operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.

• Develops and maintains good working relationships.

• Basic computer skills to record time.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.

• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment

Groundskeeper, Senior

Knowledge

• Knowledge of grounds equipment, products, techniques and standards.

• Knowledge of equipment and materials usage and maintenance.

• Knowledge of precautionary and safety procedures.

Skills

• Skilled in using grounds and snow removal equipment.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships.

• Balance competing priorities.

• Basic computer skills.

Abilities

• Act professionally at all times.

• Use hand and power tools; safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.

• Promote a diverse, inclusive environment.

• Observe all departmental/university safety rules, policies and regulations related to the efficient and safe performance of job duties.

• Provide quality customer service to staff, faculty, students, and the general public.

• Establishes positive communication with co-workers, supervisors, staff, faculty, students, and the general public.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a safe work environment.

• Ability to work long hours and occasional weekends.

• Ability to work in inclement weather year-round.

• Work effectively in a team environment

• Read and follow instructions, safety information, policies and procedures.

• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

• Provides detailed, and accurate reports for work completed- will involve daily work logs.

• Maintains labor and cost records and requisitions materials, supplies and equipment as required.

• Record time and materials for customer billing.

• Performs all job duties in compliance with NAU safety policies and procedures.

Driving Requirement

Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver's license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Groundskeeper

• Salary range begins at $38,628. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Groundskeeper, Senior

• Salary range begins at $38,753. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to University policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.

Benefits

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

May 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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