Monday through Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$14.31 - $14.88
Hourly
Priority Application Date
Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
Performs semi-skilled duties required to maintain University grounds. Includes: mowing, weed eating, watering, planting, picking up trash, general clean-up of facilities, and other assigned duties.
Required Qualifications
High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
6 months’ responsible work experience.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
Valid driver’s license.
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
Ability to read and interpret routine written or printed materials such as labels on chemicals (mix chemicals), basic charts, diagrams or instruction material for equipment.
Ability to effectively use maintenance, garden and hand tools, sprayers, etc.
Ability to follow and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
Preferred Qualifications
One year responsible work experience.
Essential Job Functions:
Operates power equipment used in the maintenance of grounds.
Follows and ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Sweeps, picks up and maintains appearance of grounds, curbs and walkways.
Prunes and trims trees and shrubs.
Waters lawns, garden beds and shrubs.
Performs snow and ice removal, as needed.
Applies pesticides and fertilizers.
Performs routine maintenance on grounds equipment.
Completes all mandatory training and participated in a minimum of two professional development each year.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Working Conditions:
Must present a clean, professional uniform appearance while maintaining normal and acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
Protective mask, and other impervious Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required as the situation dictates.
Able to work in all types of weather.
Physical Requirements:
Extensive standing and/or walking; Occasional bending/stooping, squatting/ crouching and pushing/pulling.
Exposure to various chemicals including fertilizer and herbicide.
Requires ability and adequate dexterity to operate tools and equipment required for job. Repetitive movement of hand/wrist.
Requires substantial strength and stamina.
Manual dexterity/visual ability to operate motor vehicle, computer and radio.
Physical and mental stamina to perform the essential job functions.
May need to lift up to 45 pounds. If an object weighs more than 45 pounds, OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift.
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
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