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Grounds Maintenance Levels 1 & 2 Do you enjoy being outdoors? Are you interested in being a part of a team that helps make the BYU campus a beautiful place of inspired learning? We work to create an inspiring outdoor setting for all who visit BYU. With a standard of excellence supporting every endeavor, we accept Brigham Young's challenge to "render the earth so pleasant that when you look upon your labors you may do so with pleasure, and that angels may delight to come and visit your beautiful locations." Job Summary The Grounds Maintenance Specialist I and II are responsible for managing and maintaining an average of 35 acres. The area will be maintained in a neat, clean, beautiful manner that contributes to the atmosphere and purposes of Brigham Young University and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is accomplished by performing landscaping duties that include general cleanliness; turf, tree, shrub and weed maintenance; water conservation through irrigation maintenance and repairs. Other essential duties include snow removal, reporting pest and disease problems, and flowerbed design and maintenance. He/she trains, mentors, and supervises a staff of 8 to 10 student employees who perform the same landscaping duties. Color Key - higher levels build upon preceding levels and include previous tier's details Blue - Level 1 Red - Level 2 Essential Functions Employee Supervision/training - Safety, Public Relations, Maintenance and Inspections - Mentor and instruct employees in gardening principles, safe equipment operation, maintenance, and tool usage
- Oversee completion and documentation of OSHA and BYU Mandated trainings
- Oversee completion of specific gardening LMS online trainings.
- Oversee safe work place practices and provide necessary safety equipment
- Operate all equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury and property damage
- Inspect, operate and maintain a clean university vehicles
- Must have a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
- Interact with University, MTC and Church employees/visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintain tools
- Coordinate with University, MTC, Church facilities personnel to accommodate needs and schedules
Landscape Maintenance: As a working supervisor, this position performs and is responsible for supervision and completion of: - General Cleanliness: picking up litter, changing garbage can liners, removing illegal fliers from sign posts, and cleaning up after each task
- Turf maintenance: Edging sidewalks and curbs; string trim along tree rings and shrubs; mowing and clean up of grass clippings; reporting disease and pest problems
- Tree and shrub maintenance: Remove leaves, weed, composting; prune ground covers; hand prune shrubs. Fertilizer, pest and disease identification and communicate with service entities
- Flower care and maintenance: Design, order, prepare, plant, water, weed, cultivate and deadhead flowers; communicate with service entities. Fertilize, disease and pest identification.
- Schedule and perform specialized tasks, such as, sodding, pruning, aerating, sprinkler audits, etc.
- Maintain dead plant lists
Other Maintenance: - Sprinkler head maintenance: inspect, repair, adjust, and replace damaged sprinkler heads; report valve and line problems
- Learn and operate WeatherTrak irrigation irrigation controls
- Perform irrigation evaluations and audits
- Coordinate hard surface maintenance: weed cracks; blow and sweep; report vandalism; coordinate with the Heavy/Specialized Equipment Supervisor for sweeper assistance.
- Assist Heavy/Specialized Equipment Supervisor with sweeper operation
- Perform regular care and maintenance for all equipment
- Maintain dead plant list on the ArcGIS system.
Snow Removal: - In season 24/7 on call snow removal assignment and communication to ensure safety for the entire campus community
- Work in a team scope, cooperating with other snow removal teams
Other - Report to GM Lead supervisor
- Special Events: coordinate with the Special Events Supervisor for activities and events in the area and provide needed support.
- Hiring: coordinate with the Lead Supervisor and Grounds office staff regarding employment needs and hiring. Perform interviews as needed.
- Conduct annual performance review with ¾ employees.
Decisions Made - Daily work priorities
- Employees daily schedules
- Train employees
- Adjustment of sprinklers to make up any deficiency in the natural water supply
- Coordinate irrigation programming
- Coordinate pruning
- Coordinate for health of plant material
- Coordinate for cleaning of hard surfaces
- flower bed preparation and orders
- Snow removal assignments, distribute ice melt to walks and stairs
- Coordinate with vehicles spreading salt and ice melt not of assigned staff.
- Perform regular maintenance of equipment
- Flower bed design
- Basic pruning
- Basic cleaning of hard surfaces
- Sprinkler system evaluation (coverage, soil, audits)
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Referred: - Equipment repair with mechanic
- Working with other departments when the assignment for support has not been given directly
- Unusual circumstances
- Legal ramifications are not clearly understood
- Hiring/wage increase/termination
- Coordinate with Gardening Supervisor and Gardening Manager
Education/Experience Level 1 : Minimum Required: - 2 years full-time landscape experience
Preferred: - Associate degree in landscape management or 3+ years full-time landscape experience and Master Gardener certificate
- LTC (Landscape Technician certification)
- CIT (Certified Irrigation Technician)
Level 2 : Minimum Required: - 4 years full-time landscape experience or combination of Master Gardener Certificate
Preferred: - Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Management/Horticulture with 3+ years full-time landscape experience, which includes at least 2 years of supervisory experience
- Pest applicator license
- Master Gardener certification
- QWEL (Quality Water Efficient Landscaper)
- CGT (Certified Grounds Technician)
- CLIA (Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor)
- ISA (International Society of Arborists) Certificate
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- Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:
Required: - Ability to pass post-offer physical exam
- Good supervising, mentoring, and training skills
- Driving Medical Certificate
Preferred: - Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to work courteously with all MTC, temple patrons, and/or BYU employees, especially at times when problems arise
- Ability to respect and adhere to safety guidelines.
- Professional attitude and dress and adhere to the University's Honor Code
- Effective computer and record keeping skills.
Disclaimer: The information written in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed on this job description. Employee Class: Staff (Full-Time)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: Frequent exposure to unfavorable conditions such as all-weather, or working in cramped, very dirty, or unpleasant quarters
Physical Exam Required: Y
Physical Exam Details: Mowing String trimmer, edger Leaf vacuum Blower Misc. lifting (up to 50#) Shovel, rake, cultivator Flower planting ¿ seasonal (kneeling, bending, digging) Snow removal ¿ shovel and drive equipment
Desired Start Date: 03/25/2024
Job Close Date: 02/18/2024
Pay Level: 49
Approximate Starting Salary: $44,500 - $58,000
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Resume
Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
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