George Fox University - Staff and Administrator

Groundskeeper III Jobs at George Fox University - Staff and Administrator

Groundskeeper III Jobs at George Fox University - Staff and Administrator

Sample Groundskeeper III Job Description

Groundskeeper III

Would you love to assist a great community, in keeping University grounds clean and attractive? Do you have experience or interest in landscaping and arbor care? George Fox may have the perfect Grounds keeping position for you.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

  • Enhance the working and learning environment of the George Fox community in a spirit of Christian service and stewardship by providing appropriate and well-maintained facilities.
  • Lead, inspire and motivate direct reports to advance the strategic mission of the university.
  • Contribute to the grounds team in a safe, positive, cooperative manner, exhibiting a good attitude and work ethic with co-workers, student employees, and all others.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Good physical condition, including ability to regularly lift loads of up to 50 pounds; ability to traverse campus continuously for up to two hours sometimes on rough terrain, slopes, and stairs, and in all kinds of weather conditions;  Ability to stand and/or bend for extended periods of time.
  • Good delegation and supervision skills with student employees.
  • Willingness and availability to respond positively to emergency situations and occasionally work weekend or other hours outside of regular work schedule.
  • Ability to operate mechanized grounds keeping equipment such as tractors, trucks, mowers, sweepers, etc.
  • Experience running a chainsaw.
  • Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of start date.
  • Ability to obtain commercial pesticide license within six months of start date.
  • Valid Oregon driver's license with good driving record.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Good teamwork, within and outside Grounds department.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, including on telephone, and to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Demonstrate awareness, respect and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, and race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and work well with a variety of people.
  • An evangelical Christian commitment and lifestyle consistent with the institution's goals, including signed agreement with GFU Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement and being in living agreement with same.

 

Processes:

 

Grounds Maintenance Tasks including:

  • Evaluating plant health, pruning, fertilizing, mowing, edging, blowing, string trimming, placing compost or wood chips, planting, pressure washing, snow/ice removal, leaf/debris clean up, weeding, litter removal

 

Irrigation Maintenance Tasks including:

  • Irrigation start up and shutdown, programming controllers, repairs, performing irrigation audits, adjusting heads/nozzles/drip line

 

Building Maintenance Tasks including:

  • Blowing/cleaning off roofs at HyVista weekly

 

Aiding In/Overseeing Landscape Installation Projects including:

  • Amending soil, grading/shaping soil, placing logs/boulders, installing irrigation, planting, placing woodchips, staking trees, LIDA facility installation

 

Operating Equipment including:

  • Tractors, backhoes, track hoes, gators, sweeper truck, wood chipper, chain saws, skid steers, high lifts, bucket van, pick-up truck, trailers
  • Applying Pesticides in a Safe and Responsible Manner
  • Assisting in Tree Removal and Clean Up
  • Manage and Train Work Study Students
  • Other Duties as Assigned

 

For Your Personal Well-Being We Offer:

  • A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by
  • A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions
  • Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population
  • Free Fitness Center membership
  • Free parking
  • Rich employee benefits

 

We invite you to Be Known at Oregon's Nationally Recognized Christian University!

George Fox has been transforming student lives for over 125 years.

Each day we look to broaden our future for generations to come.

We have alumni from 52 countries and all 50 states.

We invite you to become a steward of our dreams using your God-given gifts.

Our Purpose: To educate and inspire students to pursue God's calling.

 **This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.

 

 

 

 

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