Equipment Grounds Crew

Position Duties

Provide care and upkeep to the University grounds, landscape and athletic fields.

Essential Functions

Seed, water, plant and mulch outside plantings, lawn and turf. Trim, prune, weed and cultivate shrubs and ground cover. Rake, sweep and remove leaves from walking surfaces, beds and lawns. Clean leaves and debris from storm drains and window wells. Remove trash and debris from all public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, including streets, sidewalks, and parking lots for debris. Collect and transport trash from outdoor receptacles to designated central collection points on a daily basis. Clean trash receptacles and signage as needed. Prep athletic playing surfaces, including fields and tennis courts for practice and games. Mow lawns with riding or push mowers, trim and edge around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings. Weed, thin and clean flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment. Plant and maintain seasonal flowers. Operate snow blowers, tractors, pick-ups with blades and salters and shovel to remove salt and spread salt on snow and ice covered surfaces, including roads, walks, parking lots and athletic fields. Safely operate light vehicles such as pick-ups, tractors, riding mowers, forklift, skid loader/loader, UTV, and portable power tools. Safely operate equipment such as grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers and other grounds keeping equipment. Obey traffic laws, follow operator instruction and wear appropriate safety equipment such as goggles, ear muffs, gloves or other. Ensure that grounds maintenance equipment is operational by performing routine and preventive maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines.

Non essential: Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.