Groundsworker
San Jose State University
Job ID: 23908
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Code: 0731
Department: FD&O Grounds
About the Position
Under general supervision, and in accordance with schedules and periodic instruction, the Groundsworker is primarily responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the campus grounds, ensuring a clean, safe and attractive learning environment. Position makes decisions based upon sound grounds maintenance practice. Researches and recommends supplies and materials for area of responsibility.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-Operates hand tools for area clearing, pruning, cutting, debris removal, minor irrigation repairs, and general landscape maintenance.
-Maintains and operates powered equipment such as leaf blowers, push-type lawn mowers, lawn edgers, line trimmers, pole saws, and reciprocating hedge trimmers for vegetation maintenance and clean-up.
-Mixes, spreads, or sprays fertilizer, herbicides, or insecticides to promote plant growth.
-Manicures, cuts, removes, and cleans up vegetation and debris to maintain aesthetics.
-Monitors and promotes plant growth by providing water, light, and soil nutrients and aeration.
-Operates utility cart, pick-up truck, power landscape equipment, and ride on sweepers/mowers to transport tools, personnel, and waste materials.
-Operates, cleans and inspects irrigation systems, valves, drainage, related equipment and areas to identify problems and needed repairs.
-Disables and clearly identifies (lock out and tag out) unsafe equipment, and immediately notifies appropriate personnel.
-Reports problems and needed repairs to be documented and scheduled.
-Unlocks and secures equipment and areas to be maintained.
-Consults and works with other trade workers, as needed, for completion of maintenance tasks or associated repairs.
-Operates radio or cellular phone for communication of urgent needs, critical information and status updates.
-Records work details in log sheets and keeps time records to assists in completion of documentation.
-Responds promptly to, and assists with, urgent needs - preventing injury, damage, or further incident.
-Attends and participates in departmental meetings, trainings and functions.
-Maintains clean work areas, tools, equipment and associated structures.
-Uses protective equipment, as required, for personal safety.
To apply, visit: http://www.sjsu.edu/hr/careers/jobs/index.html & Reference JOB ID: 23908
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