Part-Time Grounds and Landscape Assistant
Indiana University

Job Info

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Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS (SE-PHYP-IUSEA)

Department Information

The Facility Operations department exists to serve students, faculty and staff by maintaining an environment conducive to learning and efficient operations. Our department offers building custodial services, building maintenance services, construction projects, grounds and landscape maintenance, and mail services.

Facility Operations is dedicated to keeping the physical structures and grounds of the University well maintained and attractive, with its goal to provide each student, faculty and staff member a safe, pleasant, and functional environment. For more information, visit our website.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining and preserving beautiful and sustainable campus grounds in a safe and orderly manner.
• Mows, trims, and edges grass.
• Rakes and collects leaves.
• Seeds, fertilizes, plants, prunes, weeds, mulches and waters trees, shrubs and flowers.
• Shovels snow and spreads salt, cinders and sand.
• Operates grounds equipment.
• Assists with proper maintenance of tree and shrub care, landscape beds, bioswales, ponds, parking lots, storm water drains, walking paths, trails, and other campus venues.
• Assists with event set-ups and tear down.
• Mows grass.
• Trims, edges, and clears walkways.
• Pond and storm waterway maintenance.
• Maintains parking lots, roadways, walkways, paths, walking trails, athletic courts and fields, outdoor seating/furniture, and road signs.
• Collects trash and debris.
• Removes branches, leaves, and weeds.
• Seals coat, stripes, paints, and completes minor repairs to paved areas and surfaces.
• Operates, maintains, and assists with upkeep of grounds equipment (tractors, mowers, seeders, sprayers, chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers and pruning tools.) Cleans, maintains, and updates equipment.
• Sets up and removes of tables/chairs/furniture, staging platforms, podiums, banners, clean-up, etc.
• Assists with special projects such as: painting, flooring removal/installation, etc.
• Performs clean-up responsibilities.
• Moves and transports furniture, equipment, and other campus supplies.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• General knowledge at the high school level

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to read, understand and follow written/oral instructions
• Ability to work flexible schedule
• Ability to work under diverse weather conditions
• Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Proven orientation toward quality service
• Experience with some of the following equipment: sprayer, riding and walk behind mowers, tractor, chainsaw, backhoe, power seeder, clippers, trencher, bush hog, pruning tools, spreader, truck with snow blade and salt spreader, forklift, water pumps, weed eater, blower, hand tools, garden tools, shovel, rack, pick, posthole digger, etc.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. This position requires the Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Location

IU Southeast Campus

New Albany, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$14.00 per hour

Work Hours

Up to 20 hours per week.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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