Groundskeeper CI

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
Deadline: 29 Mar 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 121341
Title: Groundskeeper
Functional Title: Groundskeeper CI
Category Status: 31-Nonexempt,Contingent 1
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: VPA-FM-B&LM-Arboretum & Landscape Services
Hiring Range Minimum: $15.53 per hour
Hiring Range Maximum: $18.58 per hour
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This is a Contingent I (CI) Groundskeeper position for the summer landscaping season to provide seasonal support for grounds care/maintenance and landscaping necessary to maintain the grounds of the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions in regard to grounds care and maintenance and use of equipment.
  • Ability to operate and perform minor maintenance to assigned hand and power tools and equipment;
  • Ability to perform work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, and buildings and facilities;
  • Ability to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
  • Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Ability to become a Registered Pesticide Applicator is desired.
  • Possession of a valid Maryland Class C license (or equivalent) with fewer than 6 points is desired.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
  • This is a Contingent I contractual hourly paid full-time (40 hours) position.
  • This position does not provide sponsorship for visas.
Posting Date: 03/15/2024
Closing Date: 03/29/2024
Open Until Filled No
Best Consideration Date
Physical Demands
Must be able to work in adverse weather and temperature extremes and be free from debilitating pollen allergies and the like. The employee must have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and on occasion up to 100 pounds; stand and walk continuously; lift, stoop, and/or bend for extended periods of time; wear and work with the use of personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.). The shift hours are from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Position is Essential and is subject to 24 hour day/7 day week span of operation.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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