Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion; Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; Loud noises; Cuts/punctures; Outdoor temperatures and weather extremes.
Shift
7:00am – 3:45pmpm (Monday – Friday) 3:15pm – Midnight (Sunday – Saturday assigned 5-day/week schedule). Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational and weather-related factors and may require night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
In support of the Grounds Supervisor and Department Management, the Grounds Team Lead:
maintains an area of land for aesthetic or functional purposes
performs all aspects of grounds turf maintenance, including:
mowing
trimming
edging
weed control and removal
seeding
fertilizing
grounds clean-up
leaf removal
ensures proper utilization of grounds keeping equipment, including implements and vehicles, such as:
mowers
lawn mowers
tractors
string trimmers
edger
rotary brushes
rakes
leaf blowers
shovels
sprinklers
garden tools
pressure washers, or truck mounted watering equipment
performs minor pruning of tree limbs, shrubbery, and bushes
maintains grounds and landscaping equipment in a safe operating condition
maintains campus landscaping, gardens or sporting venues (and their vegetation where appropriate) for appearance and functionality, including trimming
during plant installations, installs and maintains landscaped areas, including mulching, planting, and watering flower gardens
applies environmentally appropriate weed and pest control
maintains, improves, and ensures general upkeep of grounds, or designated venues, including garages
secures litter and empties trash in designated area(s)
ensures litter-free Campus grounds
maintains and cleans University parking garages and stairwells, as assigned
performs new and/or temporary grounds services requirements as required by the customer and as authorized by department management
In addition, the Grounds Team Lead:
supports the Grounds Supervisor in providing direction and oversight of team members in their successful completion of daily tasks
ensures assigned work schedules and grounds services are maintained by staff and job duties completed in a safe, accurate, efficient, and timely manner on a daily basis
in the absence of staff, ensures all assigned client areas are covered by recommending to the Grounds Supervisor any adjustments to schedules as needed
may be required to intervene in responding to customer concerns as they arise
resolves service issues with customers in conjunction with department management and implements solutions as directed
may provide input to supervisor regarding individual employee performance and accountability during corrective actions or performance evaluations
stays informed of current technology trends and learns new technologies as they are developed
strives for continuous improvement in all activities and work performance
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS
Previous lawn care and landscape experience; Ability to operate groundskeeping and landscaping (light or heavy) equipment; and Ability to operate motor vehicles and equipment: car, truck, mowers, and trimmers — Preferred
Driver’s License — Preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
High School + 4 Years
Deadline to Apply
10/13/2024
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Describe how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe what "teamwork" means to you.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe what motivates you.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have safely operating and providing routine maintenance for grounds equipment?
None
More than 0, up through 1 year
More than 1 year, up through 3 years
More than 3 years, up through 5 years
More than 5 years
* Which statement most adequately describes your analytical skills. 1=None. 2=Very Limited. Information for analysis comes from other sources. 3=Moderate. Develop means of collecting data and receive data from other sources. 4=Extensive. Hands on. Coordinates, computes, and monitors all areas of the information being sought.
1
2
3
4
* The essential job functions of this position require you to: work in a fast-paced environment; stand/walk for extended periods of time; lift, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds; and occasionally work at heights above four feet; work in confined spaces; work with exposure to loud noises, work with extreme temperatures, as well as work with hazardous chemicals and fumes. Can you perform these responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations?
Yes - (100.0 points)
No - (0.0 points)
* Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
HigherEdJobs.com
Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)