Grounds Crew Lead at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



CAMPUS FACILITY SERVICE GENERA (IN-CFSG-IUINA)



Department Information



Campus Facility Services (CFS) is proud to provide all IUPUI students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a high-quality physical environment. We provide maintenance, grounds and custodial services for more than 70 buildings and parking garages and over 300 acres of lawns, trees, plantings, sidewalks and parking lots. The department is also a frequent partner with IU Capital Projects on campus renovation projects and new construction initiatives.


Our Mission - Campus Facility Services (CFS) - People serving the campus community and caring for the physical environment in support of the IUPUI mission.


Our Vision - Earning customer trust through caring, connected, and competent service professionals.


For information about the department, please visit: Campus Facility Services.



Job Summary

• Coordinates and leads workers in routine landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks. Prioritizes and monitors work assignments.


• Performs mowing, trimming and edging turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip and edger.


• Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways and walls.


• Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees and shrubs; applies mulch.


• Inspects trees and landscape plants for pests and disease.


• Prunes trees, shrubs, vines and hedges.


• Applies seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.


• Drives truck to transport plants and materials/tools.


• Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 2 years of landscape or grounds related work with demonstrated leadership skills.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

SKILLS



Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.


• Proficient communication skills.


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.


• Highly thorough and dependable.


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.


• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.


• Ability to build strong customer relationships.


• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings.


• Ability to lead, plan, and organize the work of grounds workers.


• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.


• Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, and basic hand tools.


• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.


• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certificates.


• Advanced knowledge of hardscape materials.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

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. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.



Advertised Salary



$18.51 per hour.



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution


• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options


• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting


• Additional supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition benefit for IU classes


• 10 paid holidays per year


• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Intermediate


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility


Job Family: Groundskeeping


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Posting Disclaimer



This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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Equal Employment Opportunity



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.



Campus Safety and Security



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