Groundskeeper Specialist - Tempe, United States - Arizona State University

Arizona State University

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Tempe, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Facilities Management, Grounds Services, seeks a Groundskeeper Specialist - Irrigation to install, repair and troubleshoot manual and timer-controlled irrigation systems.

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff:
Flexible work schedules
22 days of vacation leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Retirement program designed to promote longterm savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid time for volunteer and professional development
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
Disability and leave program for income protection
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

Job Family

Custodial & Grounds

Department Name

FDM FM Grounds Services SS

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range
- $21.43 per hour or commensurate of experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Close Date

22May2024

Category

Essential Duties

Replace/repair/troubleshoot/adjust faulty irrigation components including but not limited to: controllers, valves, heads, main and lateral lines.
Install new drip irrigation and turf sprinkler systems as needed.
Regularly conduct wet checks and monitor irrigation system performance in designated area.
Program irrigation controllers as needed.
Perform scheduled shut offs for campus event requests.
Recognize water deficiencies in turf areas and make necessary corrections.
Operate trenching and digging machinery when necessary.
Perform strenuous work in outdoor elements to include extreme heat and desert environment.
Effectively communicate with coworkers and leadership to perform the essential functions of the job.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Days and Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of grounds maintenance experience, OR, Associate Degree in Horticulture or related field e.g.

Golf Course Management, Sports Turf Management, Landscape Construction; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved; AND must currently possess, or achieve within six (6) months of hire, and maintain one (1) Grounds certification or equivalent e.g.

Arizona Pest Application License, Certified Arborist from International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Grounds Technician from PGMS, Passed Desert Landscaper School from the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden.

Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in:
Underground landscape irrigation troubleshooting, repair, and installation (2 years)
Operating irrigation related equipment and tools.
Central controller irrigation systems (e.g. Calsense / Hunter Centralus).
Programming various types of irrigation controllers.

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

All commonly used irrigation components and tools.
Underground landscape irrigation system repair and installation techniques.
Design/redesign of irrigation systems.
Reading and interpreting blueprints.
Sustainable landscaping practices.
Customer service.

Evidence of:

Effective communication skills.
Previous Irrigation Technician experience.

Working Environment

Activities regularly require long periods of exposure to external elements indigenous to a desert environment, weather, potential exposure to venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Regularly required to operate a variety of landscaping equipment, tools and machines requiring extended periods of walking over uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds. Maintain turf in sports fields.
May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator). Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.
Department Statement
ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all universityow