What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundsworkers I – Facilities Management position at Duquesne University?
Responsible for the care of lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers. Cut grass, trim and edge around walks and flower beds, prune shrubs. Spray insecticide and fertilizers. Rake or sweep grass, leaves, litter and remove same. Make minor repairs. Load and unload trucks, move furniture, and drive vehicles. Perform related work as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The grounds worker will be responsible for a variety of duties throughout the University. This will include lawn care, repairs, the movement of furniture, etc.
Completes other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
High school or vocational school diploma
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Good physical condition and the stamina to work outdoors in weather extremes.
Possess driver's license - Class I.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform essential job functions, which include but are not limited to: the care of lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers; knowledge of tools and methods of grounds maintenance.
Ability to operate tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers and line trimmers.
Willingness to work overtime and holidays.
Integrity and dependability and an ability to work well with others.
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
