Employer: Saginaw Valley State University Location: Main Campus -- University Center, Michigan Department: Campus Facilities -- Grounds (PM) Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly Rate: $18.20 per hour Grade Level: 4 ## Work Schedule November -- April: - Thursday -- Monday - 1:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m. April -- November: - Monday -- Friday - 7:00 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m. Note: Exact dates for seasonal schedule changes are to be determined by the employer. ## Job Summary To assist in the daily upkeep of University grounds and property including walks, roadways, and equipment; participate in set-ups and moving furniture and equipment, etc., for campus events and activities; coordinate motor pool activities. ## Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Maintain University grounds; may include applying fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides; planting; seeding; watering; mowing; trimming; pruning; spraying; removing weeds; lining, marking and laying out athletic field markers; etc. - Operate standard grounds equipment, such as tractors, commercial mowers, sprayers, snow removal equipment, backhoe, etc. - Inspect, provide preventative measures, and maintain ornamentals, turf, perennials, annuals, other bedding plants, bushes, shrubs and trees on campus. - Determine causes and solutions to actual or potential turfgrass, horticultural, pest and other related problems, providing suggestions to the Working Foreman. - Perform special grounds operations; may include monitoring and setting irrigation boxes, digging water mains, working on irrigation system, repairing pavement, etc. - Maintain required records on chemical usage, plantings, maintenance, and motor pool. - Clean, care for, and provide preventative maintenance on grounds equipment. - Remove debris, litter, and weeds from University grounds, walks, parking lots, and roads. - Participate in the removal of snow and ice; may include shoveling, salting, sanding, and plowing. ## Related Duties - Perform routine grading and seeding operations. - Assist in moving furniture and equipment in and out of facilities for University events. - Install snow fences and directional signs. - Assist other grounds personnel as required. - Other duties as assigned. ## Supervision Received Most tasks are performed independently or as part of a team. Assignments are coordinated by the Working Foreman. Administrative supervision is received from the Manager of Maintenance Operations. Assignments and administrative supervision are received from the Assistant Vice President and/or his designee(s). ## Supervision Exercised May be responsible for supervising student employees. ## Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. State of Michigan Pesticide Applicators License. Possession of a valid Michigan Driver License, in good standing. Three years of direct, job-related experience; nursery, landscaping, golf course maintenance, snow removal, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of horticultural/landscape procedures, practices, and equipment. Ability to compile, maintain, and process grounds/athletics records and reports. Ability to begin and follow th