"Groundskeeper"

Under the supervision of a Grounds Lead, performs a variety of landscape maintenance techniques in a campus research environment to maintain high aesthetic standards throughout a campus community. Performs work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies safety standards and practices.

• Responsible for following all safety procedures and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Apply knowledge of gardening techniques, while using basic gardening hand tools and light gardening equipment such as hoes, shovels, pruners, hedge shears, and periodically use leaf blowers.
• Maintain plants by watering, trimming, pruning, cultivating flower beds, pulling weeds, and mulching areas as necessary.
• Divide and transplant small plant material and maintain new plantings of shrubs, perennials, and color beds during establishment periods.
• Identify, flag, and report sprinkler problems in area of assignment.
• Clean issued tool and report repair or replacement needs to supervisor.
• Clean assigned area by sweeping, raking, or blowing hardscape surfaces, planter areas, and patio areas.
• Wipes patio and courtyard outdoor furniture in assignment area.
• Empty trash and cigarette containers in work assignment area.
• Assist with general campus grounds clean-up after rainstorms or windstorm events.
• Must be able to work overtime when needed and perform other duties as assigned.