Groundskeepers - Northern Kentucky University : Job Details

Posting DetailsPosition Information Working Title GroundskeepersDepartment Roads & GroundsCompensation TitlePosition Number 30000236Position Status RegularWork Schedule Monday-Friday 6:30AM to 3:00PMHours per Week 40Months per Year 12Purpose of Position To enhance the aesthetics of the University by assisting with the installation and maintenance of campus landscapes, pruning, athletic fields, turf-grass areas and other associated projects for the university community on the Highland Heights campus. Performs snow/ice removal duties. Work schedule including days and hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the university and the Facilities Management Operations & Maintenance Department. This position is mission critical .Primary Responsibilities

• Pick up litter and empty outdoor trash receptacles.

• Turf maintenance. Snow and ice removal.

• Road installation repair and maintenance. Assist in concrete installation and repair.

• Maintain and install signage for roads and campus as needed.

• Response to emergency situations as necessary during and after normal work hours.

• Maintain and repair all Roads & Grounds equipment.

• Assist the Operations & Maintenance department, the campus and the community with issues related to the outdoor environment.

• Consistently communicate updates with supervisor and other team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Possess the ability to: perform medium heavy to maximum physical exertion on a regular basis;

• Lift and carry bulky objects weighing 50 lbs or more

• Work in extreme weather conditions (i.e. heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.)

• Autonomously operate all related equipment including, but not limited to,
  • dump trucks
  • tractors
  • loaders
  • mowers (both riding and push)
  • seeders
  • gators
  • snow plows
  • chainsaws
  • pruning tools
  • various types of hand tools

• Requires reliable transportation and ability to respond and work as needed during snow and other emergencies.

• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and understanding of safety requirements.

• Communicate using a 2 way radio system.

• Required to work independently on a regular basis.

Any candidate chosen for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.Minimum Education High School DiplomaPreferred Education High School DiplomaMinimum Experience See posting detailSalary $12.94/hrPay Grade S63Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2020S1275Job Open Date 10/29/2024Job Close DateQuick Link Is this an internal only posting?