Groundsworkers I – Facilities Management | Duquesne University - Military Veterans

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the care of lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers.  Cut grass, trim and edge around walks and flower beds, prune shrubs.  Spray insecticide and fertilizers.  Rake or sweep grass, leaves, litter and remove same.  Make minor repairs.  Load and unload trucks, move furniture, and drive vehicles.  Perform related work as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The grounds worker will be responsible for a variety of duties throughout the University. This will include lawn care, repairs, the movement of furniture, etc.

Completes other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

High school or vocational school diploma

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Good physical condition and the stamina to work outdoors in weather extremes.

Possess driver's license - Class I.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform essential job functions, which include but are not limited to: the care of lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers; knowledge of tools and methods of grounds maintenance.

Ability to operate tractors, riding mowers, hand mowers and line trimmers.

Willingness to work overtime and holidays.

Integrity and dependability and an ability to work well with others.

Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. $24.50/hour (returning summer Groundsworker); $19.60/hour (new hires (80%)