Groundskeeper at University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

Job Description





SUMMARY:



The Groundskeeper performs skilled landscaping and manual work necessary to maintain the properties of the University.





RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Removes refuse and trash from campus grounds.
  


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  Mows, trims, removes leaves, aerates, overseeds, fertilizes and waters lawns and athletic fields using both push and riding power equipment.
  


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  Plants, trims, mulches, weeds and fertilizes flowers, shrubs and trees as directed or as necessary to insure proper standards are maintained.
  


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  Repairs and maintains campus walk, roads, benches, signs, light poles and fountains by cleaning, painting, patching, etc.
  


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  Removes snow and ice and applies sand and chemicals in all areas of campus as directed using hand shovels, brooms, power snow blowers, tractors and trucks equipped with blades and spreaders.
  


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  Operates lawn and grounds equipment including push and riding power mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, skid and front-end loaders and other power equipment.
  


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  All Facilities employees are expected to exercise behavior in accordance with University policies as well as with the Facilities Mission and statement of Core Values.
  


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  All Facilities employees are expected to comply to safety standards and demonstrate safe work habits.
  

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  Basic knowledge of grounds maintenance and the equipment required to perform ground maintenance duties.
  


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  Basic knowledge of groundskeeping and elementary horticultural practices and procedures.
  


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  Some knowledge of the pruning and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees.
  


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  Basic knowledge of the safe use and operation of hand and power tools used in groundskeeping.
  


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  Physically capable of working while bending, stooping, kneeling in all weather conditions.
  


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  Physically capable of heavy lifting (minimum 50 pounds).
  


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  Must be able to remember and follow directions in performing daily landscape maintenance tasks.
  


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  REQUIRED: Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing.
  

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  High School Diploma or GED
  


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  Prior work experience in landscape maintenance desirable
  

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  Full-time, non-exempt position
  


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  Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 8 hours a day; 40 hours per week; flexibility required
  


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  All Facilities employees are designated as essential personnel, and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis, and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the immediate supervisor