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Form of workS432NE
Position Title:Groundskeeper
Class Title:Staff
Regular or Contingent II:Regular (PIN)
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Grade/Range:$32,391 - $38,043
Open Date:03/25/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
Duties and Responsibilities :Under direct supervision, performs manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities. Mows lawns using hand or powered tools/equipment; plants, transplants and prunes trees and shrubs; cuts down and removes dead or hazardous trees. Under direct supervision of a certified applicator, applies chemicals, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Applies fertilizers and other chemicals under supervision of a certified professional fertilizer applicator Maintains greenhouse for raising flowers and shrubs; removes dirt, rubbish, leaves and other refuse from grounds and woods; maintains roads, storm drains and parking areas; lays out and stripes athletic fields; assists in the maintenance of recreational facilities; may clean and do simple maintenance work indoors; removes snow from roads, walkways and vehicle entrances; drives automobiles, pick-ups, parcel trucks, tractors and power mowers; performs minor maintenance on equipment and small engines including maintaining oil levels, fueling, and cleaning; employee may be assigned direct responsibility for a specific zone or area of campus and required to maintain all aspects or that area relating grounds maintenance and landscape; reports for duty when emergency situations arise, such as power outages, equipment failure, snow storms, etc.; coordinates and cooperates closely with other grounds and maintenance workers and the Grounds Supervisor; performs other related duties as assigned.
Education:High School diploma or GED
Experience:- A minimum of one (1) year of experience or its equivalent, in the care and maintenance of lawns, flowers, trees and the operation and care of related tools and equipment preferred.
- Must be familiar with the proper pruning techniques of International Society of Arboriculture
Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to follow oral and written instructions; to operate and perform minor maintenance to assigned hand and power tools and equipment; operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, skid steer and aerial lift after appropriate training; to perform work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, and buildings and facilities; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting; to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Conditions of Employment :Candidates must have a valid Maryland Non-Commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Background checks are conducted on all selected candidates.
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.
This position is considered an essential function/employee position. Employees in this classification will be required to report to work or remain at work during inclement weather and/or other campus events or emergencies.
This is a Union position.
Bowie State University offers an excellent benefits package! This includes tuition remission including eligible dependents; choice of medical/vision plans, Carefirst BC/BS, United Health Care and Kaiser plans, dental, prescription, and life insurance, training and development, EAP; and as eligible generous leave package including sick/bereavement, annual, personal; and winter and spring breaks.
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