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Position Number: 5396993
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Groundskeeper

About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Grounds Manager, provide campus-wide landscaping services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Common gardening and lawn maintenance tools, materials and equipment
Principles and practices involved in grounds maintenance work
Sustainable grounds keeping practices
Record keeping techniques
Basic computer programs such as email. MS Office suite knowledge a plus

Skills/Abilities:

Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Must be customer service oriented
Meet or exceed the college's attendance and tardiness guidelines
Work in crews or independently
Understand and follow directions and complete work assignments on schedule
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Take appropriate steps to promote and sustain effective working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
Work safely in compliance with College Injury and Illness Prevention Plan

Education and Training

High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of working experience in grounds maintenance.
Valid California driver's license and safe driving record.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Physical:

Lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy objects up to 50 lbs
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools and equipment
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Standing for extended periods of time

Environment:

Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
May work at high elevations in trees and in bucket truck
Works around pesticides
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Works around machinery having moving parts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Waters, cultivates, mows, lawns, shrubs, hedges, trees, and other plants in both landscaped and wooded areas.
Prunes hedges, shrubs and trees; cuts flowers and mows lawns; ensures application of fertilizer, plant treatments, and other methods to maintain healthy plants and lawns.
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs sprinkler systems valves and electronic controllers;
Uses leaf blowers, turfvacs, power sweepers and other tools or hands to remove trash and debris from grounds.
Operates hand and power tools, including but not limited to rototillers, stump grinders, wood chippers, log splitters, mowers, chainsaws, edgers, weed whips. Maintain and make minor repairs to equipment as necessary.
Performs general duties related to grounds keeping, such as cleaning drains, pick up papers and rubbish, clear brush and leaves, performs minor asphalt and concrete work, dig trenches as assigned.
Assists in moving furniture, boxes, and equipment related to commencement set up and take down.
Maintain safe work conditions and comply with established safety policies, practices, procedures and requirements

The hourly rate for this role is $31.65

Position Type

Facilities

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Oakland-CA/Groundskeeper_R125846