Groundskeeper - Second Shift (Facilities Services)

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Perform minor and preventative maintenance on assigned grounds equipment.

Operate equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, payloader, and power / hand tools in a safe and effective manner.

Work with and apply fertilizers to shrub, annual / perennial beds, and turfgrass areas.

Maintain grounds including mowing, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, hand weeding, turf care, leaf removal, trenching, trash pick-up, and similar maintenance duties.

Ability to accomplish duties from general instructions, and with minimal supervision. Be safety conscious, and follow all safety rules and standards.

Selects prepares, and applies chemical solutions as required to maintain grounds.

Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors.

Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, meaning you may be required to work when others are excused.

Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.

Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary.

Work with and lead the activities of student staff.

Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.

Perform other related duties as required.

Job Classification / Wage : Full-time, Grade 3, $20.18 / hour.

Tuesday-Saturday 12 : 30pm-9 : 00pm (2nd shift); second shift includes additional .40 / hr shift differential for hours worked.

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, sick time, vacation, paid holidays, retirement, and tuition coverage.

Campus : Allendale

Department / Division : Facilities Services

How to apply : Please attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline : Application review begins immediately. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and / or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination / Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.