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Position Title: | Groundskeeper II |
Job Category: | Merit Blue Collar |
Type of Position: | Probationary |
Full Consideration Date: | Monday, May 6, 2024 |
Advertising Started on: | Friday, April 19, 2024 |
Hiring Department: | Grounds Services |
Department: | Grounds Services |
Salary: | $20.31/hr - $20.31/hr |
Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. | |
Pay Grade: | AFSCME.8 |
Percent of Time/Week: | 100% |
Service Schedule: | Merit 12 Months |
Position Description: | Under general supervision, cares for and maintains turf areas; plants trees, shrubs and flower bed areas and applies chemicals to same as directed; operates and maintains equipment and performs other labor as necessary to maintain landscape and grounds; operates equipment to remove and haul snow from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, steps and entrances; provides functional supervision to student employees as necessary; and performs other related duties. This is a first shift position with a work schedule of Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay Grade: II: 8/4 |
Required Qualifications: | Two years of experience operating the machinery and tools used in grounds work, or any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals two years; (3OT-Ornamental and Turf) for application of pesticides, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.; may be required to successfully complete other commercial certification tests as required; and possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. |
Application Type: | This job requires basic applicant information, plus a resume. Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process. | |
Professional References: | Applicants must enter reference information online as part of the application process. | |
Number of References: 3 | ||
Cover Letter: | A plain text cover letter is required. | |
Driving License Required: | In order to be hired for this job, you must have a valid U.S. driving license. | |
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information. |
Attention: Your resume should not be sent to the contact below. The resume will be attached during the Online Application Process.
Contact: | Jonathan Butler - jonathan.butler@uni.edu Facilities Management 25 Phone: 319-273-6827 Department URL: https://fm.uni.edu/grounds |
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If you seek information or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.