Job Title | Grounds Worker |
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Requisition Number | RE12060 |
Working Title | N/A |
Department Name | 3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds Services |
Work Location | Lexington, KY |
Grade Level | 37 |
Salary Range | $11.06-17.13/hour |
Type of Position | Staff |
Position Time Status | Full-Time |
Required Education | HS |
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
Required License/Registration/Certification | None. |
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion; Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; Loud noises; Cuts/punctures; Outdoor temperatures and weather extremes. |
Shift | 7:30am - 4:15pm (Monday - Friday) 3:15pm - Midnight (Sunday - Saturday rotating 5-day/week schedule). Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational and weather-related factors and may require night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. |
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky's Campus Physical Plant is currently seeking 4 Grounds Workers for Facilities Management. The Grounds Worker reports directly to the Grounds Supervisor and tends an area of land for aesthetic or functional purpose and performs all aspects of grounds turf maintenance including: mowing, trimming, edging, weed control and removal, seeding, fertilizing, grounds clean-up, and leaf removal; Ensures proper utilization of groundskeeping equipment, including implements and vehicles such as: mowers; lawn mowers; tractors; string trimmers; edger's; rotary brushes; rakes; leaf blowers; shovels; trowels; sprinklers; garden tools; as well as a watering can, pressure washers, or truck mounted watering system; May repair and maintain the playing surface at athletic or designated venues, as required; Performs minor pruning of tree limbs, shrubbery, and bushes; Maintains grounds and landscaping equipment in a safe operating condition; Maintains Campus landscaping, gardens or sporting venues (and their vegetation where appropriate) for appearance and functionality, including trimming hedges, pulling weeds, planting flowers, etc.; During plant installations, follows designs created by a landscape architect; Installs and maintains landscaped areas, including mulching, planting, and watering flower gardens; Applies environmentally appropriate weed and pest control; Maintains, improves, and ensures general upkeep of grounds, athletic, or designated venues, including garages; Secures litter and empties trash in designated area (s); Ensures litter-free zone(s); and Maintains and cleans University parking garages and stairwells. In addition, the Grounds Worker prepares for winter weather events as necessary, at any and all hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; Participates in continuous snow and ice control/removal during winter weather events; Addresses clean-up efforts as necessary following winter weather events, including the cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies; Removes snow and ice from University sidewalks, steps, parking areas, roads, etc., as required; and Operates, as assigned, light to heavy snow/ice removal equipment, including salt spreaders, snow shovels, snow blowers, snow plows or brushes, trucks and tractors with attached snow removal equipment, etc. To be considered for all 4 Grounds Worker positions you must submit an application to each. One application with not be considered for all 4 openings. To apply for all 4 positions, reference the following job numbers: RE12060, RE12067, RE12068, and RE12069. |
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows/Office; KRONOS . Ability to push, pull or lift objects over 50lb; Work during emergency closings, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays; In extreme weather conditions - outdoors. |
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
Preferred Education/Experience | High School + 2-Years Experience in groundskeeping; turf and landscaping maintenance. Driver's License - Preferred. |
Deadline to Apply | 10/22/2017 |
University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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