Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within Capital Planning and Facilities, Landscape Services handles grounds maintenance, tree care, snow removal, and landscaping.

Job Summary

• Mows, trims, and edges turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip, and edger.
• Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways, and walls.
• Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees, and shrubs; applies mulch.
• Prunes trees, shrubs, vines, and hedges; rakes leaves.
• Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties. Drives university vehicles as needed. Works any shift as needed. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 1 year of landscape or grounds-related work experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, basic hand tools, truck and trailer, and strong trimmer.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications.
• Ability to apply seed, fertilizer and chemicals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.