Campus Landscaper/Groundskeeper, 28293
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on May 12, 2023
Hiring Department
Campus Faciliates Management (CFM)
Job Description
TheGroundskeeper IIpositoin is part of the Campus Facilities Management (CFM) team and is responsible for maintaining and installing campus landscapes and grounds on the Univeristy of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) college campuses. Ideal candidates will enjoy working out doors and take pride in maintaining a visually appearling outdoor space for faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors.
Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Plant, transplant and cultivate trees, shrubs and flowers; determine water requirements of plants and turf, irrigate as necessary.
- Prune trees, shrubs and flowers according to standard horticultural practices as necessary to maintain good plant health.
- Identify weeds, insects and diseases; mix and apply pesticides safely, according to label instructions and as directed. Apply fertilizers and calibrate application equipment.
- Build stone or tie walls and plant beds; repair landscape irrigation systems.
- Perform general grounds maintenance duties: remove leaves, mow grass, aerate turf, weed beds, sow grass seed and lay sod. Perform hand grading, excavating and shovel work. Remove snow from streets and sidewalks. Will be on call for snow removal.
- May operate tractors, trucks, lawn mowers, chain saws and miscellaneous equipment. Perform maintenance on grounds keeping equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
A job offer for this position is contingent on passing a physical examination to determine if the candidate possesses the physical capabilities necessary to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
- Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance and landscape construction.
- Ability on a daily basis to:
- Grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (50-75 lbs.)
- Shovel snow, climb ladders and operate heavy power equipment
- A valid Missouri driver's license is required.
- Missouri Certified Public Operators Pesticide License or the ability to obtain within six months after employment is required.
- Two years of experience in grounds maintenance, landscape construction, or related area.
Full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible, staff position.
Salary
- Commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
- This position is eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive (seeHR-104Hiring Incentives for Faculty and Staff)
Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately; position will remain open until filled. Appy today!
Application Instructions
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