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Grounds/Maintenance Worker

Indiana University Bloomington
Albany, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Job Summary

  • Mows, trims and edges turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip and edger.
  • Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways and walls.
  • Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees and shrubs; applies mulch.
  • Prunes trees, shrubs, vines and hedges.
  • Applies seed, fertilizer and chemicals.
  • Rakes leaves.
  • Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment.
  • Participates in a variety of general maintenance tasks.
  • Performs minor wall / drywall repair and painting; minor plumbing related repairs (faucet washers, clogged toilets, fountains, irrigation, etc).
  • Maintains parking lots and signage, clears storm water grates, paints curbs and stripes lots, and fills pot holes.
  • Collects trash and items to be recycled.
  • Checks lighting fixtures and changes / replaces light bulbs.
  • Transports parts, tools, equipment, and materials.
  • May wash vehicles, checks and tops off fluid levels, and delivers vehicles for maintenance or servicing.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties.
  • Drives University vehicles as needed.
  • Works any shift as needed.
  • Provides 24-hour a day emergency response as needed.
  • Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
  • WORK EXPERIENCE

    Required

  • 1 year of experience with landscape or grounds related work; OR
  • 1 year of experience with light general maintenance
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

    Required

  • Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
  • SKILLS

    Required

  • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
  • Highly thorough and dependable
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to represent the company with external constituents
  • Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
  • Strong verbal communication and listening skills
  • Ability to build strong customer relationships
  • Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
  • Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings
  • Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
  • Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, basic hand and power tools, truck and trailer and string trimmer
  • Ability to perform minor maintenance of grounds-related equipment
  • Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
  • Ability to apply seed, fertilizer and chemicals
  • Preferred

  • Ability to acquire turf / chemical application certifications
  • Working Conditions / Demands

    This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend / descend ladders / stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and / or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

    This position requires availability to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

    Work Location

    IU Southeast Campus

    New Albany, Indiana

    Advertised Salary

    33,800 per year ($16.25 per hour)

    Benefits Overview

    For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

    Job Classification

    Career Level : Foundational

    FLSA : Nonexempt

    Job Function : Engineering, Trades & Facility

    Job Family : Groundskeeping

    Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

    Posting Disclaimer

    This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

    If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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