Groundsworkers I - Facilities Management - duquesne university : Job Details

Groundsworkers I - Facilities ManagementSalary: $24.50/hour (returning summer Groundsworker); $19.60/hour(new hires (80%) Location: Facilities Management Position Status: Part-time, Summer Temporary Hours: 7:00AM-3:00PM. Monday-Thursday (Subject to change per CBA) Position Number: 890040/64-063 FLSA Status: non-exemptPOSITIONSUMMARY:Responsible for the care of lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers. Cut grass, trim and edge around walks andflower beds, prune shrubs. Sprayinsecticide and fertilizers. Rake orsweep grass, leaves, litter and remove same. Make minor repairs. Load andunload trucks, move furniture, and drive vehicles. Perform related work as needed.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The groundsworker will be responsible for a variety of duties throughout the University. Thiswill include lawn care, repairs, the movement of furniture, etc.Completes other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Minimum qualifications:High school or vocational school diplomaAlternately, thesuccessful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience andtraining, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing:Good physical condition and the stamina to workoutdoors in weather extremes.Possess driver's license -Class I.Any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform essential job functions, which include but are not limitedto: the care of lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers; knowledge of tools andmethods of grounds maintenance.Ability to operate tractors,riding mowers, hand mowers and line trimmers.Willingness to work overtimeand holidays.Integrity and dependabilityand an ability to work well with others.Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, andrecognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity andrespect consistent with the University's Mission. Demonstrated experience with, andunderstanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,faculty, staff and others).Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with theUniversity Community.Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references. Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in thisregion's HERC ( We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they seetheir talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.