Groundskeeper - Facilities Management

GROUNDSKEEPER

Facilities Management

Full Time

Starting Wage: $17.23 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general landscaping and grounds maintenance work, including mowing and applying mulch
• Assist in the application of fertilizer, herbicide/pesticide treatments
• Trim and prune plants at heights above ground level
• Perform maintenance, including patching and repairing to University sidewalks, streets and parking lots
• Assist with event support
• Perform snow and ice removal
• Operate and maintain lawn tractors, chain saws, and other lawn equipment
• Provide leadership to student and temporary workers
• Assist other trades or classifications when necessary
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrable work history reflecting reliability and dependability
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in inclement weather, including emergencies and snow removal, and live within 30 minutes travel time from the University
• Demonstrable knowledge in grounds maintenance
• Ability to use and experience with standard landscaping and grounds maintenance tools, machines, and equipment
• Demonstrable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in an institutional setting
• Ability to perform heavy work and lift up to 50 pounds and to work at heights up to 60 ft. that exist on campus with or without accommodations
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, reach, kneel, sit, or climb frequently and for extended periods of time while performing job duties
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

SEMO Fast Facts