Grounds Technician Job Listing at OSU-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 17779)

Description

Job Summary:

Performs semi-skilled duties required to maintain University grounds.   Includes:  mowing, weed eating, watering, planting, picking up trash, general clean-up of facilities, and other assigned duties.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Operates power equipment used in the maintenance of grounds.
2. Follows and ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures.
3. Sweeps, pick up and maintains the appearance of the grounds, curbs, and walkways.
4. Prunes and trims trees and shrubs.
5. Waters lawns, garden beds.
6. Performs snow and ice removal, as needed.
7. Applies pesticides and fertilizers.
8. Performs routine maintenance on grounds equipment.
9. Completes all mandatory training and participated in a minimum of two professional development each year.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
    
    The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

 High School diploma/GED

Work Experience:

6 months responsible work experience

Certifications, Registrations, or Licenses:

Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Ability to read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as labels on chemicals (mix chemicals), basic charts, diagrams or instruction material for equipment.
• Ability to effectively use maintenance, garden and hand tools, sprayers, etc.
• Ability to follow and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year responsible work experience

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive standing and/or walking; Occasional bending/stooping, squatting/ crouching and pushing/pulling.
• Exposure to various chemicals including fertilizer and herbicide.
• Requires ability and adequate dexterity to operate tools and equipment required for job. Repetitive movement of hand/wrist.
• Requires substantial strength and stamina.
• Manual dexterity/visual ability to operate motor vehicle, computer and radio.
• Physical and mental stamina to perform the essential job functions.
• May need to lift up to 45 pounds. If an object weighs more than 45 pounds, OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift.

Working Conditions:

• Must present a clean, professional uniform appearance while maintaining normal and acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Protective mask, and other impervious Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as the situation dictates.
• Able to work in all types of weather.

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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