What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Keeper position at swosu?
Job Summary:
The Grounds Keeper reports to the Grounds Supervisor in coordination of the Physical Plant Director with the primary duties of maintaining SWOSU’s grounds in an aesthetic and well-preserved manner. Acts as a resource for the Physical Plant department and builds effective, strong working relationships to enhance department operations and functions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide support services to the department in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors
- Perform duties generally associated with grounds work, including care and maintenance of equipment
- Assist in other areas as requested
- Specific assignments are based on unit need and assigned by the supervisor which could include such things as reading labels, mixing chemicals based on instruction, assisting in building security, preparing and maintaining bed for shrubs and ground cover, assisting with debris, snow, and ice removal, and use a variety of tools associated with grounds work
Competencies:
- Organized, manages time effectively, and keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
- Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs forward to the desired outcome
Work Setting:
- Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality
- Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
- Assist with call-back situations as called upon
- Employment at will
- Full-time status
- 12-month appointment
- Non-exempt
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