GROUNDSKEEPER I

Perform unskilled groundskeeping and laboring work involving the maintenance, care and modification of campus landscape and properties.
Work is periodically spot-checked and reviewed for neatness and effectiveness.
Contacts include co-workers, other service department employees and other university staff and students.
Key Responsibilities Perform general grounds maintenance duties: remove leaves, mow grass, sweep campus driveways and streets, pick up paper and trash, remove dead trees and limbs, trim trees and shrubs, spray for insects and disease, fertilize plants, plant trees and shrubs, sow grass, lay sod.
Perform hand grading, excavating and shovel work.
Remove snow from streets and sidewalks.
Will be on call for snow removal.
May perform trash pickup of campus area, hauling to and unloading at dump and perform necessary minor maintenance of truck and equipment.
May assist workers of a higher level in performing specialized assignments.
May operate truck, tractor, lawn mower, chain saw and various tools used in grounds keeping, trash pickup and other miscellaneous duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Shift Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm Minimum Qualifications High School graduate or an equivalent combination of education and experience, from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired, is necessary.
Ability on a daily basis to: Shovel snow, climb ladders and operate heavy, power-operated mowing and snow removal equipment Grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (50-75 lbs.
) A valid driver’s license may be required for certain positions.
Anticipated Hiring Range The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $14.
50-$15.
81 hourly.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS B University Title: GROUNDSKEEPER I To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page.
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Application Deadline Union Bid: February 23, 2024 Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits.
As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.
umsystem.
edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success.
Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.
This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
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Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
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umsystem.
edu/ums/hr/eeo or call Human Resources at 573-341-4241.
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