Groundskeeper II

Groundskeeper II
 
Requisition: 53277          
Job Category: Merit Blue Collar
Type of Position: Probationary
Advertising Started on: Friday, April 19, 2024
Full Consideration Date: Monday, April 6, 2024
Hiring Department: Grounds Services
Department: Grounds Services
Salary: $20.31/hr
Pay Grade: AFSCME.8
Percent of Time/Week: 100
Service Schedule: Merit 12 Months
 
Position Description:
Under general supervision, cares for and maintains turf areas; plants trees, shrubs and flower bed areas and applies chemicals to same as directed; operates and maintains equipment and performs other labor as necessary to maintain landscape and grounds; operates equipment to remove and haul snow from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, steps and entrances; provides functional supervision to student employees as necessary; and performs other related duties.



This is a first shift position with a work schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.



Pay Grade: II: 8/4

Starting Hourly Wage: II $20.31
 
Required Qualifications:
Two years of experience operating the machinery and tools used in grounds work, or any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals two years; (3OT-Ornamental and Turf) for application of pesticides, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.; may be required to successfully complete other commercial certification tests as required; and possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Criminal Background Check Required