Additional Info

General Position Information


Position Number: 00056502Working Title: Groundskeeper
Department Name: Facilities Mgt & Planning UNKReports To Title: Grounds Services Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Non-ExemptUnion: 

Position Description Details


Responsibilities and Duties


RESPONSIBILITYTIME SPENT PERCENTAGEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTASKS
Grounds Maintenance60X

General snow/ice removal, and campus accessibility

Campus recycling & trash removal

Assist other zones/departments as needed

Campus Landscaping15X

Monitor and maintain campus turf, trees, beds, and plantings

Equipment Maintenance10X

Proper use and maintenance of grounds services equipment

Other Duties5X

Perform other duties as assigned


Zone Definition Factors


Knowledge Skills and Abilities


The position is considered essential personnel based on responsibilities in the event of inclement weather. The employee will be required to undertake such tasks as are required to ensure the safety and accessibility of the campus. Failure to report to work during scheduled times will be considered a failure to meet the essential functions of the position. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are accurate representations of the position.

Requires the ability to understand, interpret, apply, and communicate information within a specialization and integrate exercise theories and techniques within related or diverse disciplines to achieve results and/or require the operation of highly complex equipment/tools. May require the operation of moderately complex equipment/tools.


Problem Solving - Decision Making


Decisions/problem resolutions are frequent and simple and typically guided by standard operating policies and procedures/practices. Tasks are varied and may cross several disciplines.


Impact


Actions and decisions in this job are limited to the scope of the job, which primarily affect the immediate work group. Errors reflect unfavorably on the individual and the functional area.


Interactions


Regular contact involves receiving and/or referring inquiries as well as giving or obtaining routine information relative to work being done. Requires the use of common business courtesy.


Supervision Recieved


This position receives direct supervision from the Grounds Supervisor.


Type of Supervision Exercised:

This position exercises no supervision.


Work Environment & Physical Demands


Activity Frequency


Sit: Bending: 
Stand: Occasionally (1-33%)Kneeling: 
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)Reaching: 
Drive Motor Vehicle: Crawling: 
Squatting: Climbing: 

If other, please explain:

General landscaping tasks


Use of Hands/ Wrists


Keyboard: YESPipefitting: 
Fine Manipulation: Grasping: 
Repetitive Motion: