N99699 Groundsworker I

JOB
SUMMARY

This position performs duties in support of the department’s grounds maintenance operations.

MAJOR DUTIES

Assists with grounds maintenance activities: mows grass, cuts weeds, clears
brush, and rakes leaves.
Plants trees, flowers, and shrubs and trims trees and shrubs.
Collects litter from campus grounds; empties
trash cans.
Moves office furniture; assists with setting up for special events.
Captures and relocates nuisance animals.
Applies
herbicide and pesticide.
Operates a variety of equipment, including a backhoe and dump truck.
Operates hand and power tools, including
chain saws, weedeaters, and lawn mowers.
Cleans up storm damage.
Assists with snow removal operations.
Loads and unloads
trucks.
Transports materials and equipment to work sites.
Provides support to other maintenance personnel.
Performs related duties
as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of equipment operation and
maintenance principles.
Knowledge of trash compactor maintenance and operation principles.
Knowledge of department policies and
procedures.
Skill in the operation of job-related tools, vehicles, and equipment.
Skill in oral and written
communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Landscape and Grounds Supervisor assigns work in
terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and
propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include university policies and
procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in
application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of related
equipment operation duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this
position is to operate a variety of equipment in support of department operations. Success in this position results in safe and
well-maintained buildings and grounds.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers,
other university personnel, faculty, staff, students, vendors, contractors, and members of the general public.
Contacts are typically to
give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK
ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee
frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of
dexterity.
The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise,
dust, dirt, and grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of
protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT
RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write,
and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the
position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two
years.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment
operated.

Annual salary: $25,536.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date:
7/20/2026
Applications will be accepted until: 7/5/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on
the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create
a profile.

Notice to applicants

It is Northeastern State University’s policy that all newly hired employees
must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the
hiring process and ability to begin employment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time
basis.

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