What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at University of Richmond?
Groundskeeper - 500630
SUMMARY :
The Groundskeeper performs skilled landscaping and manual work necessary to maintain the properties of the University.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Removes refuse and trash from campus grounds.
- Mows, trims, removes leaves, aerates, overseeds, fertilizes and waters lawns and athletic fields using both push and riding power equipment.
- Plants, trims, mulches, weeds and fertilizes flowers, shrubs and trees as directed or as necessary to insure proper standards are maintained.
- Repairs and maintains campus walk, roads, benches, signs, light poles and fountains by cleaning, painting, patching, etc.
- Removes snow and ice and applies sand and chemicals in all areas of campus as directed using hand shovels, brooms, power snow blowers, tractors and trucks equipped with blades and spreaders.
- Operates lawn and grounds equipment including : push and riding power mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, skid and front end loaders and other power equipment.
- All Facilities employees are expected to exercise behavior in accordance with University policies as well as with the Facilities Mission and statement of Core Values.
- All Facilities employees are expected to comply to safety standards and demonstrate safe work habits.
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Pay Grade 1 (Hiring rate starting at $15.00 per hour)
ABOUT UR :
At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
Salary : $15
