Groundskeeper, Grounds Services

SUMMARY:

The Groundskeeper position at Cameron University involves performing essential lawn and landscaping duties necessary for the maintenance, care, and modifications of the university's grounds and landscaping. This role encompasses a variety of tasks that contribute to the upkeep of the exterior areas of the campus, including minor road repair and maintenance, sign installation and repair, as well as special event setup. The Groundskeeper will plant and care for shrubs, trees, and various grasses, ensuring that all plants are adequately watered and that irrigation systems are repaired or installed as needed. The position requires the individual to perform routine maintenance on grounds equipment and maintain a clean work environment, including vehicles and equipment. During winter months, the Groundskeeper will be responsible for snow and ice removal from public passageways and assisting in preparations for adverse weather conditions. The role may also involve special event setups and breakdowns, moving furniture and equipment, and performing other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Job Description

• Maintain a clean and safe campus by removing debris and litter from all exterior areas of campus, emptying trash receptacles and sweeping, blowing and cleaning of all exterior hard surfaces
• Maintain clean outdoor benches, handrails and trash receptacles
• Perform routine lawn maintenance practices including mowing, weed eating, edging and raking of leaves and debris
• Apply fertilizer and soil amendments, topdressing materials and soil as directed
• Perform other cultivation practices as directed such as aerification, dethatching, tilling and drainage improvements
• Cultivation, planting and maintaining flower beds
• Planting and maintenance of shrubs, trees and a variety of grasses
• Water trees, shrubs, lawns and plants using hoses and assist in irrigation repair and/or installation
• Perform routine operator maintenance of grounds equipment
• Maintain a clean work environment, including vehicles, equipment and Grounds Department areas
• Removal of snow and ice from steps, sidewalks, streets and other public passageways on campus and assists in the preparation for such weather events
• Repair and maintenance of sidewalks, parking lots, streets and other public passageways
• Special event setups and breakdowns including working during events when necessary
• Assist in moving of furniture, equipment and other items when needed
• Perform all other tasks assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions

• Ability to operate and maintain manual mowers, riding and tractor mowers, power edger's trimmers and shears and other grounds keeping equipment
• General working knowledge of irrigation systems and repairs
• Working knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and planting requirements
• Able to work extended hours to assist in special events
• Minimum of 2 years of grounds keeping experience
• Possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

BENEFITS:

Cameron University offers a wide variety of comprehensive programs to benefit our employees. We are proud to offer such benefits as paid medical coverage for our employees, ample time off opportunities and employee tuition waiver programs. To view all benefits available to employees, visit:https://www.cameron.edu/hr/staff-benefits-summary.

INSTITUTION:

Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master’s-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for many cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to the position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), name, addresses, and telephone numbers and/or e-mail addresses of three professional references.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift objects under 60 pounds including using the upper body to raise objects from a lower position to a higher position; ability to reach including extending the arm and hand; ability to stand for short or extended periods of time; ability to engage in repetitive motions including finger dexterity; ability to speak, hear and see. Ability to crouch, climb and walk stairs.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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