Grounds Maintenance Worker 2
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Position InformationPosition Information (Default Section) EEO Statement Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.Faculty Rank or Job Title Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 Job Category: Classified (non-exempt) Department Facilities Operations EEO number: 25C325 Position FTE 100% FTEMinimum Annual or Hourly Rate $19.04/hr Salary Band: TM GRMW2 Job Summary/Basic Function: Under general supervision, performs tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair to University owned or leased buildings and facilities.Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent, and three years of full-time experience in grounds maintenance industry are required. Ability to operate motorized grounds maintenance equipment is required and must be demonstrated. Must be able to read, write and comprehend common vocabulary. Must be able to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals and percentages.Must currently have possessed a valid U.S. driver's license for at least one year.A Core 4 operator license/certification (Forklift Operator - Aerial Lift - Scissor Lift - Boom Lift - Rough Terrain Fork Lift) is required as part of your employment at the University. The University will provide the certification/training. Failure to obtain said license/certification when provided by the University shall result in separation from the University. In the case of promotion when the license/certification should have been obtained within one year of entry into the position, the affected employee shall be returned to their former bargaining unit position and shall displace the bargaining unit employee holding their former position. If the required license/certification should have been obtained more than one year after entry into the position, the affected employee shall be separated from the University.OSHA 30-hour certificate/license required within (180) days. Failure to obtain said license/certification when provided by the University shall result in separation from the University. In the case of promotion when the license/certification should have been obtained within one year of entry into the position, the affected employee shall be returned to their former bargaining unit position and shall displace the bargaining unit employee holding their former position. If the required license/certification should have been obtained more than one year after entry into the position, the affected employee shall be separated from the University.An Ohio Pesticide Public Operator's License in the three categories of Turf, Ornamentals and Industrial Vegetation is required within one-hundred twenty (120) days of employment in this position. The license/certification that pertains to this job must be obtained after initial employment or promotion. In the case of initial employment, failure to obtain said license/certification within the time limits stated shall result in separation from the University. In the case of promotion when the license/certification should have been obtained within one year of entry into the position, the affected employee shall be returned to their former bargaining unit position and shall displace the bargaining unit employee holding their former position. If the required license/certification should have been obtained more than one year after entry into the position, the affected employee shall be separated from the University.A current state or national professional certification from the Green Industry (i.e., Landscaping, Irrigation, Tree Care, Turf, Golf Course Groundskeeping and Nursery Industries) is required within one (1) year of employment in this position. Failure to obtain the required license/certification in that time frame shall result in separation of employment from the University except in cases where the employee was a Wright State University employee immediately prior to accepting the position. The University shall make a good faith effort to place a bargaining unit employee who will be separated under this provision into a vacant bargaining unit position, if one exists.Preferred QualificationsEssential Functions and percent of time: Performs general grounds/landscaping maintenance work; maintains tools and equipment in proper condition; uses various lawn mowers to cut grass areas; performs minor repair and adjustment of equipment; plants, transplants, cultivates, waters and irrigates plants and trees; fertilizes, waters, irrigates and cares for lawns; trims trees, hedges, and shrubs; prepares and treats soil for planting; operates trucks and various lawn maintenance equipment; maintains irrigation and sprinkler systems; collects and disposes of rubbish; may design and construct landscape projects; may operate, maintain and repair sprinkler systems; assists in general grounds cleaning. 25%Removes snow and ice from walkways, roadways and parking lots. May drive truck or other equipment with snowplow and salt spreading attachment. 5%Mows, waters, fertilizes and maintains lawns. Sows seeds and lays sod. 20%Operates a wide variety of grounds maintenance motorized and non-motorized equipment, which may include the following: trucks, front loaders, skid steers, tractors, mowers, air compressors, paint machines, rollers, brush chippers, chain saws, vacuums, blowers, tillers, power sprayers, snow blowers, snowplows, snowbrushes and weed eaters. Performs minor repairs and maintenance on trucks and grounds, parking lots, roadways, walkways and buildings. 10%Applies and/or directs the application of pesticides to ornamental plantings, turf and other areas of campus grounds. Diagnoses turf diseases and pest problems and makes recommendations for corrective action. 10%Performs miscellaneous duties: operates two-way radio; may clean garages and storage compounds; fuels and cleans trucks and cleans tools. 5%Removes litter, leaves, etc., from campus grounds, parking lots, roadways, walkways and buildings. 5%Maintains parking lots and roadways including pavement patching and striping, and sign installation. 5%Performs concrete installation and repair. 5%Orders and maintains supplies. Provides customers with material samples and recommendations on material choices to meet customer needs. Determines material costs and purchases materials for project completion. 5%Coordinates with other workers as needed to complete grounds maintenance work within the overall scope of multi-trade projects. 5%Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:Working Conditions Conditions may require walking, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting (less than or equal to 65 pounds), high climbing, bending, working in awkward positions handling equipment and materials. There may be frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions.Exposure to toxic gas, chemicals, high pressure gases, dangerous machinery, fumes and contact with insulation, dust particles and asbestos, and danger of electrical shock may exist.Work schedule is primarily Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. dependent upon the needs of the department. Any combination of overtime, shift work, weekend and holiday work may be required.This position may be designated as essential and/or the employee may be required to provide a means to be contacted during non-duty hours for emergencies.A pre-employment physical examination may be required before original appointment. An annual physical exam may be required.This position is in the bargaining unit.To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verification. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations).Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the human resources website at July 1, 2017, per policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased, or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.Special Instructions to Applicants Work schedule is primarily Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. dependent upon the needs of the department.Posting Date 08/04/2025 First Consideration Date: 08/15/2025 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes