Building and Grounds Coordinator; Groundskeeping - Events & Athletics

Position: Building and Grounds Coordinator (Groundskeeping) - Events & Athletics
** Job Title
** Building and Grounds Coordinator (Groundskeeping) - Events & Athletics
** Department
* * Ground Operations Group 2
** Worker Type
** Regular##
** Pay Type
** Hourly
* * Hourly Rate
** 17.95
** Work Shift
**** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Benefit Eligible
** Yes Yes
* * Job Description Summary
** Primarily in Groundskeeping, performs a variety of moderately complex technical tasks related to maintaining the University's buildings, facilities and grounds. Hours for this position are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with considerable flexibility for university event support, snow removal and other operational grounds support.
** Job Description
** Essential Duties:
* Coordinates and performs groundskeeping services in collaboration with events and athletic activities, to include mowing, trimming, pruning; planting trees, shrubs and flowers; installing sod/grass
* May assist with irrigation repairs and maintenance
* May operate equipment, as needed
* May assign tasks to employees and monitor activities to ensure compliance with appropriate standards and that deadlines are met
* Assists with training new team members; may train student employees regarding policies and procedures, job duties and use of equipment
* Ensures that work area is clean and ready for use; ensures that all necessary supplies and materials are available
* Monitors inventory and reorders as necessary
* Assists in enforcing rules and regulations; may provide input for employee evaluations

Minimum Qualifications:

* Requires six months of training beyond high school and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Requires valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

* Pesticide applicators license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance
* Knowledge of departmental operations
* Training and motivational skills
** Additional Position Information (if applicable)**## Working Conditions Frequent standing, walking, and operating equipment. Some lifting of materials weighing up to 70 pounds. Periodic assignments given which entail dealing with slightly unpleasant physical situations.
** Special Instructions (if applicable)
** Applicants must have valid drivers license. Be able to lift minimum 30ibs, Work experience in mowing, Weed Eating, Side walk edging, Trimming of plant material, Be willing to get pesticide license. Work schedule does include opportunities for over time.
** Additional Information
** A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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** Remote Work
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** Reasonable Accommodations
** Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty

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** Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin…