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Cameron University lists this Groundskeeper, Grounds Services opportunity in lawton, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Groundskeeper, Grounds ServicesPerforms lawn and landscaping duties required for the maintenance, care and modifications of the University grounds and landscaping. This will include a variety of additional tasks involving the exterior areas of campus including minor road repair and maintenance, sign installation and repair and special event setup. Some indoor tasks will be required.Job Duties:Maintain a clean and safe campus by removing debris and litter from all exterior areas of campus, emptying trash receptacles and sweeping, blowing and cleaning of all exterior hard surfacesMaintain clean outdoor benches, handrails and trash receptaclesPerform routine lawn maintenance practices including mowing, weed eating, edging and raking of leaves and debrisApply fertilizer and soil amendments, topdressing materials and soil as directedPerform other cultivation practices as directed such as aerification, dethatching, tilling and drainage improvementsCultivation, planting and maintaining flower bedsPlanting and maintenance of shrubs, trees and a variety of grassesWater trees, shrubs, lawns and plants using hoses and assist in irrigation repair and/or installationPerform routine operator maintenance of grounds equipmentMaintain a clean work environment, including vehicles, equipment and Grounds Department areasRemoval of snow and ice from steps, sidewalks, streets and other public passageways on campus and assists in the preparation for such weather eventsRepair and maintenance of sidewalks, parking lots, streets and other public passagewaysSpecial event setups and breakdowns including working during events when necessaryAssist in moving of furniture, equipment and other items when neededPerform all other tasks assignedMinimum Qualifications:Graduate of a standard high school or equivalentPossession of a valid Oklahoma driver's licenseAbility to understand and implement verbal and written instructionsAbility to operate and maintain manual, power, riding and tractor mowers, power edger's, trimmers and shears and other landscaping equipmentMust be able to perform strenuous work requiring lifting, climbing, ladder work, crawling, overhead work, kneeling, walking and standing for extended periods of timeMust be able to work in extreme weather conditionsOne year grounds maintenance or related field experiencePreferred Qualifications:Two years' experience in commercial or university grounds maintenance, landscaping or related fieldExperience and working knowledge in irrigation repair and/or installationTraining or education in turf grass management, horticulture or agronomyPhysical Requirements: Frequent and repeated bending, stooping, and kneeling. Working with arms extended above head. Frequent lifting and carrying loads in excess of fifty pounds. Loading and unloading truck, manually. Working in extreme weather conditions. Exposure to physically demanding and potentially hazardous tasks. May be designated as an "essential position" during emergency closures. May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.Salary Range: $24,500.00Institution: Cameron University is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.Applying: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disability
Worksite address
lawton, OK, 73505, US
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