Job Description
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time position PRIMARY DUTY: As a part of the Landscape Services team, the Groundskeeper will perform grounds keeping activities for the main campus including the athletic fields, equestrian area, MOERA, the Maryville Community Center/Armory, Ag Learning Center, and the cross-country trail ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implement grounds keeping functions within main campus lawn and landscape areas Maintain campus lawn areas by mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, tilling, fertilizing, and aerating Maintain campus landscapes by trimming trees and shrubs, plant and maintain display beds, mulch and weed all landscape on campus Maintain natural and synthetic field surfaces in designated area: Routine maintenance, Identify damage and repair turf when needed, Cleaning/sterilizing as needed and all other synthetic field care functions as needed to maintain a safe and playable surface Able to repair and maintain irrigation systems Remove litter, leaves, and weeds Perform Winter Storm Response by assisting with snow removal from walks, stairs, ramps, and other areas as assigned as well as applying ice-melting chemicals Mix, apply, and store appropriate pesticides under appropriate supervision Repair and construct various types of fencing Maintain and clean equipment and work areas as required Clean-up after scheduled weekend and special events Assist with the event tent/temporary flooring setup and take down Assist with bleacher setup and cleanup for events Assist with concrete projects when needed Assist with campus signage and barricades Assist with greenhouse operations Perform other duties as assigned CORE COMPETENCIES: Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems Be responsible and accountable Use organizational skills and provide attention to details Maintain a positive, optimistic and success-oriented attitude Exercise professional demeanor, which includes being tactful and courteous Exhibit a professional work ethic Continuously promote a safe work environment REQUIREMENTS: Education: High school diploma Certification/License: Valid driver’s license Skills: Strong knowledge of pest management and basic lawn maintenance while having high attention to detail and are required to be creative, driven, and physically fit WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour lunch break Tuesday through Saturday. This position will work outdoors in all types of weather year around and will also be exposed to air conditioning as well as high heat to sub-zero temperatures. This position is considered essential staff. Essential staff provide services that relate directly to the health, safety, and welfare of the University, ensure continuity of key operations, and maintain and protect University properties. Should the University close for any reason, essential staff will report to work as usual. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor and provide guidance to student employees EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Computer for email, mowers, trucks, utility vehicles, weed-trimmers, tillers, tractors and attachments, sod cutters, aerators, chain saws, hand tools, pesticides, fertilizers, edgers, snowblade truck, skid loader or toolcat along with their attachments, and other gardening and landscape maintenance tools TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional heavy lifting with the ability to lift 50 pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard grounds maintenance and cleaning machinery, and normal range of vision and hearing COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org . UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of more than 8,500 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in th