Groundskeeper

The University of Mount Union is seeking a Groundskeeper for an open position within the physical plant department. If you are interested in this opening please apply on our website at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mountunion

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate push mowers and riding mowers performing regular lawn care duties of all University owned properties.
• Trim lawn areas adjacent to sidewalks, parking lots, and landscaped bed areas using a string edge trimmer.
• Operate other equipment including tractors, tow motor, standard shift trucks, and power washer.
• Landscaping duties include leaf collection, planting flowers, trimming shrubs, weed control, and pruning trees.
• Assist with Garbage/recycling collection and care for all university signage.
• Perform daily care and upkeep of all Grounds equipment.
• During winter conditions, assist with snow and ice removal of all University buildings and grounds.
• Duties include shoveling snow, spreading de-icing materials, operating a snow brush on a tractor, and operating a truck with a snowplow.

The University provides professional training in all aspects of the Groundskeeping area. The Grounds Team is part of the Physical Plant Department with responsibilities for the care and upkeep of the 128-acre campus including 55 University owned buildings containing over 1.3 million square feet of building space.

Minimum Qualifications: Previous groundskeeping experience helpful but not required. Knowledge of trees, plants, and other horticulture is helpful. This position requires extensive physical activity including lifting and maneuvering up to 80 pounds, bending, climbing stairs, operating equipment, and other similar duties. A positive work attitude and a willingness to work together as a team are essential. Good verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be available to work any shift, if needed. A valid Ohio Driver’s License is required to operate University vehicles.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.

This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.

If you are interested in this opening please apply on our website at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mountunion

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Alliance, OH 44601 (Required)

Work Location: In person