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Groundskeeper
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A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$41,296 / year median in Maryland
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Posting Details Job Specification Information Job Posting Number S261NE Position Title Groundskeeper Class Title Staff Regular or Contingent II Regular (PIN) Desired Start Date FLSA Non-Exempt Grade/Range $36,000 Open Date 03/05/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Duties and Responsibilities Under direct supervision, performs manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities; mows lawns using hand or powered tools/equipment; plants, transplants and prunes trees and shrubs; cuts down and removes dead or hazardous trees; fertilizes and sprays trees, shrubs and lawn areas; plants and maintains annual and perennial flowerbeds; maintains a small greenhouse for raising flowers and shrubs; removes dirt, rubbish, leaves and other refuse from grounds and woods; maintains roads, storm drains and parking areas; paints sign posts, manhole covers and stripes parking areas; lays out and stripes physical education field; assists in the maintenance of recreational facilities; may clean and do simple maintenance work indoors; removes snow from roads, walkways and vehicle entrances; drives automobiles, pick-ups, parcel trucks, buses, tractors and power mowers; reports for duty when emergency situations arise, such as power outages, equipment failure, snow storms, etc.; coordinates and cooperates closely with other grounds and maintenance workers and the Grounds Supervisor; performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications These are the job duties for required of the position Education High School diploma or GED preferred. Experience One year of experience or its equivalent, in the care and maintenance of lawns, flowers, trees and the operation and care of related tools and equipment preferred. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to lift items in excess of fifty pounds and to work in inclement weather conditions. Conditions of Employment Candidates must have a valid Maryland Non-Commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Background checks are conducted on all selected candidates. Please be advised, COVID -19 vaccinations are encouraged but not required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change. Other This position is considered an essential function/employee position. Employees in this classification will be required to report to work or remain at work during inclement weather and/or other campus events or emergencies. This is a Union position. Bowie State University offers an excellent benefits package! This includes tuition remission including eligible dependents; choice of medical/vision plans, Carefirst BC/BS, United Health Care and Kaiser plans, dental, prescription, and life insurance, training and development, EAP ; and as eligible generous leave package including sick/bereavement, annual, personal; and winter and spring breaks. Posting Detail Information Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Internal Postings https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2107 Pass Message Fail Message Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application