Job Details
Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
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Job Summary
Under close supervision, is responsible to perform a wide variety of grounds maintenance activities: refuse collection, weed control, landscape, irrigation and hardscape maintenance, sports field maintenance, shrub pruning, and snow removal; serves as emergency essential personnel as directed. Performs ongoing grounds maintenance, including refuse collection, weed control, and mulch and fertilizer applications.
Job Duties
Performs ongoing grounds maintenance, including refuse collection, weed control, and mulch and fertilizer applications.
Performs annual and perennial display bed maintenance, including manual irrigation, pruning, weeding, and mulch and fertilizer applications.
Performs turf maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, fertilization, and other cultural-related practices inherent to turf maintenance.
Provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, benches, artwork, and other grounds-related features.
Maintains irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Performs snow removal-related tasks.
May serve as a member of the emergency essential personnel staff in the Facilities Services division and be required to report to work during closing to assist in carrying out the services of the university.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of ground-related equipment and procedures.
- Knowledge of horticulture is a plus.
- Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of operating grounds equipment.
Interpersonal/human relations skills.
Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in harsh weather.
Hourly Rate: $18.55 per hour
Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED preferred; two (2) years of grounds-related experience strongly preferred. A valid Class E Driver's license is required. Missouri Motor Vehicle License Check.
This is position comes with a lucrative benefits package: Full medical, dental, and, vision insurance, after 60 days of full-time employment.
403(b) Retirement plan-Auto-enroll at 2% employee contributions, then University matches 1:1 Match up to 5% of employee contributions for first seven years of employment, then moves to 2:1 match up to 5%.
FREE undergraduate and graduate Saint Louis University tuition for all employees (some fees to apply).
FREE undergraduate Saint Louis University tuition for dependents and spouses after three years of service (some fees do apply).
Discounted membership fees to Simon Recreation Center.
Schedule:
8- hour shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm / Full-time
Tuesday to Saturday
FunctionGrounds Maintenance
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-###-####.