Groundskeeper Specialist (Irrigation) – Downtown Phoenix campus

Department Statement:

What’s in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• Flexible work schedules
• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States. Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

This position is located at the Downtown Phoenix campus, 522 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

This position requires that you must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from date of hire.

Must pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of employment.

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Job Profile:

Facilities Assistant 3 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Facilities Management

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$21.43 USD Hourly

Job Description:

Facilities Development and Management seeks a Groundskeeper Specialist (Irrigation) for troubleshooting, repair, and installation of underground turf sprinkler and drip irrigation systems for the Downtown Phoenix campus. This position supports Groundskeepers in the maintenance of campus grounds to provide for a visually inviting, safe and aesthetic environment for students, faculty, visitors and staff.

Essential Duties:

• Replace/repair/troubleshoot/adjust faulty irrigation components including but not limited to: controllers, valves, heads, main and lateral lines.
• Install new drip irrigation and turf sprinkler systems as needed.
• Regularly conduct wet checks and monitor irrigation system performance in designated area.
• Program irrigation controllers as needed.
• Perform scheduled shut offs for campus event requests.
• Recognize water deficiencies in turf areas and make necessary corrections.
• Operate trenching and digging machinery when necessary.
• Perform strenuous work in outdoor elements to include extreme heat and desert environment.
• Perform other general grounds and landscape maintenance duties as needed to conduct work or as requested by supervisor, including but not limited to: tree and shrub pruning, turf care, weed control, trash and debris disposal.
• Assist at West Valley campus when needed.

Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday; 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (hours may vary seasonally)

Salary Rate

$21.43 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

Must currently possess, or achieve within six (6) months of hire, and maintain one (1) Grounds certification or equivalent e.g. Certified Arborist from International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Grounds Technician from PGMS, Passed Desert Landscaper School from the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Experience in:

• underground landscape irrigation troubleshooting, repair, and installation (2 years)
• operating irrigation related equipment and tools.
• central controller irrigation systems (e.g. Calsense / Hunter Centralus).
• programming various types of irrigation controllers.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• all commonly used irrigation components and tools.
• underground landscape irrigation system repair and installation techniques.
• design/redesign of irrigation systems.
• reading and interpreting blueprints.
• sustainable landscaping practices.
• wire locators and toners, low-voltage electrical wiring, and 2-wire decoder systems.
• customer service.

Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment:

Activities regularly require long periods of exposure to external elements indigenous to a desert environment, weather, and potential exposure to venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Regularly required to operate a variety of landscaping equipment, tools and machines requiring extended periods of walking over uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds. Regular use of hand and power tools/machines. May regularly operate a motor vehicle as assigned. This position receives regular review of daily work tasks to ensure adherence with established standards for quality, aesthetics, and quantity. Stand for long periods of time. Walk and inspect campus.

May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator). Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Off-Campus: Phoenix

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$5300.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.