Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

Vacancy #:

WF250370

Apply by:

June 20, 2026

Title:

Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

Location:

Grounds Department

Salary:

$42,641

Grade:

CSEA SG-9

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm (Pass Days: Saturday and Sunday)

Duration:

Contingent/Permanent

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)*; OR, two years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work*.

*In addition, as determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to obtain appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides, and other treatments, within six months of appointment.

This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

Operating Needs:

A working knowledge of proper methods of planting and maintaining turf, trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Ability to repair and maintain hardscape areas including roadways, parking lots, and walkways. Ability to train and supervise staff in the safe and correct operation of equipment and work with and supervise a crew on assigned projects. Demonstrate ability to operate CDL rated trucks and grounds tools and equipment. A working knowledge of Computer Management Maintenance Systems (CMMS). Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be subject to shift changes to accommodate snow removal needs.

Must possess a CDL Class B at time of job offer and maintain as a condition of continued employment.

Must obtain Class 3A Pesticide Applicator Certification (Ornamental and Turf) within 6 months of appointment and maintain as a condition of continued employment.

Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.

Additional Information:

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.