Summary
Maintains all aspects of grounds, ensuring all lawns, planting areas, sidewalks and parking areas continually are healthy and are free from debris.

Essential Functions
Performs skilled grounds maintenance, including mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, fertilizing and applying herbicides to lawn, shrubbery and all planting areas.
Maintains quality of sidewalks and parking areas by ensuring they are cleared of trash, debris, snow and ice.
Cleans, repairs and performs minor service to equipment and vehicles used for grounds keeping duties.
Participates in purchase of materials related to grounds keeping, including fertilizers, mulch, tools, chemicals and salt. Compares product prices and meets with sales representatives. Keeps accurate records and maintains inventory levels.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience

Six months related experience required
Education

High school diploma or GED required
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the University’s insurance
Additional Information
Essential Competencies

Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
Knowledge of basic reading skills
Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
Detail-oriented and highly accurate
Ability to work in changing environment
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
Knowledge of basic computer skills
Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
Knowledge of basic science and scientific methods
Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment
Ability to operate hand and/or power grounds keeping equipment
Ability to perform automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair
Ability to operate heavy equipment