Kent State University Hiring for 987951- Groundskeeper-INR – PART-TIME at Kent, Ohio Full Time

Position Number: 987951Work Type: Staff/Classified AFSCMELocation: Kent Campus – Kent, OHCategory: Part-timeHome Org/Dept: Care Of Grounds – Kent Campus [100411] Job Title: Groundskeeper – INR Physical Location: Kent Campus – Kent, OH Salary: $14.42/hour Basic Function: Performs grounds maintenance functions. Reports to Groundskeeper Crew Leader, Groundskeeping Supervisor, or other designated supervisor. Additional Basic Function – if applicable: Examples of Duties: Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Mows, trims, and edges lawns; weeds and waters lawns and flower beds; prunes trees and shrubs; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers; operates hand and chain saw to cut trees and wood.Operates various equipment and motor vehicles in performance of job duties (e.g., garden tractors, power mowers, etc.).Applies insecticides and fertilizers to control insects and disease and promote growth of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds; applies top soil; prepares surfaces for seeding or sodding; mows, aerates, drags, lays out, lines, and paints athletic fields; seeds and sods lawns.Keeps grounds clean; picks up papers and other debris, rakes leaves, operates vacuum sweeper to clean sidewalks and parking lots when necessary.Removes snow and ice using snow blower, snow thrower, hand shovel, and/or broom; applies salt and/or sand to snow and ice.May drive vehicle to pick up and deliver materials, equipment, and personnel; performs routine maintenance of tools and grounds equipment (e.g., cleans, paints, oils, sharpens, etc.); performs routine building maintenance and custodial duties, as assigned.May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade in University grounds procedures; may participate in training new employees.May assist skilled tradespersons as assigned.Performs related duties as required. Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable: Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of six months experience in groundskeeping. License/Certification: Valid Ohio driver’s license with safe driving record, if required by position.May require pesticide applicator’s license or be able to successfully complete requirements for license during probationary period. Knowledge Of: Grounds maintenance (e.g., applying sprays, planting, pruning, trimming, transplanting, etc.) Skill In: Use of hand and power toolsOperating and maintaining various types of grounds maintenance equipment (e.g., power mower, garden tractor, chain saw, sod cutter, rotary tiller, snow thrower) Ability To: Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 poundsRead (e.g., work orders, product labels), write (e.g., repair orders), and accurately follow oral and written instructionsApply safety practicesPerform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, and calculate percentages) Preferred Qualifications – if applicable: