Groundskeeper III

Landscaping / Grounds Keeping Maintenance Worker

Under limited supervision, to perform general and varied landscaping / grounds keeping maintenance work; to perform skilled and semi-skilled landscape and grounds work; to operate power-driven equipment; snow removal as required; care of trees, flowers and shrubs, apply herbicides and pesticides and to do related work as required.

Position Accountabilities

Comply with appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Understand and follow oral and written instructions and standard work procedures. Work cooperatively with others. Maintain routine records. Observe legal and defensive driving principles. Practice proper safety practices in the operation of mowers and grounds equipment. Tasks are performed by using a safe and proper manner. All duties performed are done so in a highly professional manner that reflects the department's core values :

• Planting and maintenance - Perform planting, watering, weeding, spraying, fertilizing, mulching and cleanup of all annuals, perennials, shrub beds, borders, and water features. Maintain, water, and fertilize all outdoor potted plants, making seasonal changes as required.
• Equipment - Operate various types of equipment, including power mowers, saws, edgers, shears, light or medium weight trucks, Bobcat, et cetera, to pick up and deliver materials and supplies, and light or medium tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed. Inspect the equipment to be used each day to ensure that it is in safe and proper working order. Repair equipment that is not in proper working order or see that it is repaired by the proper mechanic. Clean equipment daily, or at the end of each use, to insure a professional image and increase the life of the equipment.
• Responsible to coordinate volunteer planting / educational events for Park students, staff and faculty. EX : Earth Day, Arbor Day, Tree dedications, etc.
• Responsible to know and adhere to best practices relating to OSHA and EPA standards.
• Working knowledge of plant care : disease, insect, soil types, fertility, etc.
• Rakes leaves, removes trash and rubbish, and sweeps related grounds areas. Cleans and maintains exterior drains to prevent flooding. Pre-treats walkways, pathways, parking lots and roadways with anti-icing products to prevent bonding to surfaces. Snow removal as needed to create a safe environment during winter months.
• Service-Oriented : continually assess the needs of our customers and their satisfaction with our programs and services.
• Professionalism : courteous, conscientious, and respectful in our dealings with others.
• Integrity / Ethics : conduct ourselves in a fair, ethical and honest manner

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science in Horticulture or equivalent preferred.

2. Minimum 5 years previous landscaping and grounds experience.

3. Missouri Certified Pesticide Applicators license preferred

4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

5. Ability to read and write the English language

6. Must follow written and oral instructions

7. Must have a valid Missouri driver's license and qualify for insurability by Park University insurance carrier

Physical Requirements

1. Good health with adequate strength and endurance to perform the work described in various types of weather.

2. Ability to lift and carry items weighing 100 pounds.

3. Flexible day / evening / weekend hours as required by needs of facility

4. Physical ability to perform assigned duties

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

1. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and move items with a maximum weight of 100 pounds.

2. Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and to walk, stand, kneel or stoop for extended periods of time.

3. Ability to hear and recognize sound, have near and far visual acuity and to orally communicate.

4. Strength and physical dexterity to operate hand and power equipment and tools, and to perform work with occasional exposure to dust, grease, smoke, noxious odors, gases, and mechanical and electrical hazards.

5. Ability to perform work with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather.

6. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Founded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park's flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.