- Maintain campus ground, roads, parking lots, walkways, signage, plantings, storm water drainage, manhole pumping, etc.
- Mow, trim and edge turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip and edger
- Perform chemical treatments of lawns, trees, and shrubs
- Mulch, weed, aerate, and trim and edge around beds, pathways and walls
- Prune trees and shrubs; propagation, transplanting, removal of trees and shrubs, weeding, etc.
- Prepare planting beds with hand and power tools; plant bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees and shrubs; apply mulch
- Install hardscape and landscape furniture
- Rake and remove leaves
- Perform snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment and apply road salt and ice-melting agents to sidewalks, stairs, and parking lots
- Hauling (snow, spoils, dirt, sand, gravel, etc.)
- Remove trash on a daily, weekly, and as needed basis
- Ensure grounds are clean and free of trash and debris
- Complete work orders and communicate the status when resolved or an update is appropriate
- Perform regular and preventative maintenance, making repairs to lawn equipment and tools
- Perform furniture moves as per work orders
- Move furniture and various items to University surplus
- Complete the set-up and tear-down for campus events
- Working knowledge of computers for tasks including reading email, logging hours and entering work order information. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work independently, but also an excellent collaborator and team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Detail-orientated
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to creatively overcome obstacles
- Skilled in working with a diverse academic community and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds
- Knowledge and ability to operate various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, zero-turn mowers; bobcat; backhoe, forklift, etc.
- Ability and safety knowledge to operate work trucks, grounds tractors, weed eaters, push mowers, and other equipment used to maintain grounds
- High School Diploma
- Experience with landscape and/or grounds work desirable
- Valid Driver’s License; Pass all University driving requirements
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work with prolonged standing, bending, lifting, pushing or pulling, and working in cramped areas
- Average physical strength for lifting and or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Work from a ladder and work with arms and hands overhead
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
Hours:
- Monday-Friday from 7:00-3:30. Hours and days may vary depending on weather conditions, event requirements, and department needs.
- Cover letterResumeList of 2 professional referencesAnswer all application questions
Michele Pickering, Director of Landscape and Grounds
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana
Job LocationValparaiso, Indiana, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular