Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Univ Housing and Dining (MHD)

Classification Title

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

Job Title

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

Appointment Type

Classified Staff

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category

Regular

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 position for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU).

University Housing and Dining Services recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom, and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. Our primary focus is service to OSU students. We strive to provide our students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, on-campus living and dining options that are convenient and comfortable. We offer a variety of living and dining options in fifteen residence halls, three dining centers, and a number of student family apartments. Our Department is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services - we receive no State or tax dollars. We work to maintain the highest educational and service standards for our customers.

University Housing and Dining Services is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful, and enjoyable living, learning atmosphere.

A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.

This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.

The Grounds Maintenance Worker II is tasked with providing skilled landscape and grounds maintenance support for approximately 75 acres of UHDS properties and other areas on the Oregon State University Corvallis Campus, ensuring they are presentable and safe for students, staff and the general public. This position is supervised by the UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor. This position works with the UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor to design, install, repair and troubleshoot irrigation systems, as well as maintaining and repairing equipment. Lead responsibilities may include training, scheduling, assigning, and reviewing work of student, seasonal, and temporary employees.

The Grounds Maintenance Worker II has daily in-person, radio, and telephone contact with staff, faculty, students, and visitors to answer questions, give directions, discuss landscaping or grounds problems, and give assistance. They have regular contact with vendors when ordering supplies; with repair personnel when requesting service on equipment; and with other trades people when assisting during special events or emergencies.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit : https : / / oregonstate.edu / about

Locations :

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

70% Grounds / Landscape Maintenance

Mows and edges lawns and fields with use of push and riding lawnmowers, tractors, and power edgers. Leaf blowing and removal. Plants, transplants, fertilizes, and waters lawns, shrubs, bedding plants, ground cover, and trees. Cuts, trims, and prunes trees, shrubs, bedding plants, and ground cover. Eradicates and prevents weeds using both manual and mechanical methods. Calibrates, mixes and applies pesticides and herbicides according to manufacturer's instructions and season requirements. Ice and snow removal during inclement weather. Ensure gutters and roofs are free of debris. Ensure grounds hardscapes, landscapes, and trash containment areas are clean and free of debris and trash while performing daily trash detail routes. Use of trash compactors to empty trash roller carts. Ensure sidewalks, driveways and entryways are in safe working order. Pressure washes hardscapes and other structures to ensure a clean walk surface as well as keeping structures clean of debris. Use of lift or bucket truck may be used. Perform other work as needed in support of the broader UHDS Facilities team workload.

10% Landscape and Irrigation Design / Repair

Works with the UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor to plan landscape work and implement designs, providing feedback on designs and providing on-site direction to student and seasonal staff. Includes paver design, layout, and installation, as well as stone wall building. Works with the UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor to design and install new irrigation systems, as well as repair and upgrade existing systems. Operation of Rainbird and Hunter controllers as well as hand-held controllers to operate new and existing irrigation systems that are used on OSU's campus.

15% Lead Responsibilities

Works with UHDS Operations Landscape Supervisor to coordinate workload of student employees, as well as seasonal and temporary employees. Provide in the field direction and feedback to student, seasonal, and temporary staff. Review and approve work. Monitor student employee performance and provides input to supervisor. Assess training needs of student and temporary and seasonal staff and assist supervisor in providing task, equipment, and safety training to student, seasonal, and temporary staff. Promote an inclusive working environment, Plan response to emergency tasks such as broken irrigation lines, tree failure and breakage, and inclement weather such as snow and ice storms.

5% Equipment Maintenance

Performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment including : tractor, backhoe, riding lawnmower, dump truck, powered pesticide sprayer, 21" lawnmower, hard edger, gas pruning shears, line trimmer, chainsaw, backpack pesticide sprayer, pressure washer, shovels, rakes, and hand tools.

What We Require

Pesticide applicator's license may be required based on position duties; AND Two years experience as a grounds keeper which included plant care; OR An Associate's degree in Landscape Technology or Horticulture; OR Completion of a Landscape Certification program or license in a horticultural specialty.

What You Will Need

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard : 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Min Salary

18.93

Max Salary

28.25

Link to Position Description

https : / / jobs.oregonstate.edu / position_descriptions / 162898

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P05146CT

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

03 / 31 / 2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

02 / 14 / 2025

Full Consideration Date

03 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date

03 / 14 / 2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 7, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum / required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact : Heather Stinger at heather.stinger@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-8169.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu .

Any required license and / or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1. The online application system will allow you to attach your license / certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and / or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.

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