Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as a multi level for Groundskeeper OR Groundskeeper, Senior.
• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.
• Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies. This position is required to participate in on-call, call back duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes Administrative or Campus Living buildings.
• Complies with all job-specific safety requirements and procedures identified in job-specific hazard assessments (required training, PPE use, standard operating procedures, etc.). Proactively participates in accident prevention efforts and responds to injuries and accidents promptly to modify activities and prevent further accidents.

About the Department/College

The Northern Arizona University Facility Services Landscape and Outdoor Services Department (LOS) is currently hiring one (1) full-time benefit eligible Groundskeeper OR Groundskeeper, Sr. The LOS Department’s goal is to provide a clean, attractive and healthy learning environment. University employees are responsible for maintaining the highest ethical standards of conduct and are expected to practice professionalism, integrity, trustworthiness, respect, stewardship, compliance, confidentiality, and respect to maintain a safe and trusting environment.

About the Position

Groundskeeper:
The Groundskeeper position reports to the LOS Assistant Manager and performs vital grounds maintenance duties including mowing, line trimming, weeding, edging, pruning, mulching, planting, cleaning and improving landscape beds, watering, daily trash pickup, snow removal and any other duties assigned by a supervisor. The successful candidate will be required to work 6am till 3pm – Monday through Friday. This position is essential to campus operations and may include long hours for campus snow removal.

Groundskeeper Senior:
The Groundskeeper, Sr. position reports to the LOS Assistant Manager and is experienced performing the duties of a Groundskeeper. They may also lead student groundskeepers, inspect work and coordinate grounds maintenance services. The successful candidate will be required to work 6am till 3pm – Monday through Friday. This position is essential to campus operations and may include long hours for campus snow removal.

Responsibilities Include

Groundskeeper:

75% - Grounds Maintenance

• Perform general turf maintenance operations including mowing, line trimming, weeding, aerating, topdressing, fertilizing, sod replacement, edging and thatching.
• Perform general landscaping maintenance including basic shrub maintenance, pruning, installation, mulching, weeding, digging and trenching, and general cleanup of trash and litter.
• Perform general floriculture maintenance including planting flowers and maintaining flower beds and pots.
• Perform basic tree maintenance including pruning, job site cleanup and assisting arborist as needed.
• Responsible for hand watering flowers, shrubs, and trees as needed.
• Perform general grounds cleanup including emptying trash and recycle from receptacles, picking up debris, leaf mulching and removal, sweeping, window well cleanup, and any other cleanup duties assigned by supervisor.
• Operation of various hand tools.
• Operation of various power tools.
• Operation of equipment including push mowers, weed eaters, rototillers, leaf blowers, chain saws, sod cutters, riding mowers, tractors and attachments, dump truck, utility vehicles, and snow removal equipment.
• Assists Irrigation Repairer, installing or repairing heads, lines, valves, clocks, trouble shooting, for both popup and drip systems.
• Assists Heavy Equipment Operator in the completion of various landscaping projects.
• Minor equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operates vehicle with lift as needed.
• Responsible for securing all equipment at the end of shift, removing tools and equipment from trucks and placing in proper storage.
• Inspects grounds equipment to ensure proper maintenance and care is being fulfilled.
• Participates in a training program which familiarizes grounds staff with particular problems involved in landscape and outdoor services including safety, equipment operation, improved techniques and general grounds procedures.
• Initiates and ensures completion of work orders for repair/maintenance.
• Prepares, maintains and submits appropriate records and correspondence as needed.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. 

20% - Seasonal

• Snow removal including shoveling, plowing and de-icing.

5% Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Groundskeeper, Senior:

70% - Grounds Maintenance

• Perform general turf maintenance operations including mowing, line trimming, weeding, aerating, topdressing, fertilizing, sod replacement, edging and thatching.
• Perform general landscaping maintenance including basic shrub maintenance, pruning, installation, mulching, weeding, digging and trenching, and general cleanup of trash and litter.
• Perform general floriculture maintenance including planting flowers and maintaining flower beds and pots.
• Perform basic tree maintenance including pruning, job site cleanup and assisting arborist as needed.
• Responsible for hand watering flowers, shrubs, and trees as needed.
• Perform general grounds cleanup including emptying trash and recycle from receptacles, picking up debris, leaf mulching and removal, sweeping, window well cleanup, and any other cleanup duties assigned by supervisor.
• Snow removal including shoveling, plowing and de-icing.
• Operation of various hand tools.
• Operation of various power tools.
• Operation of equipment including push mowers, weed eaters, rototillers, leaf blowers, chain saws, sod cutters, riding mowers, tractors and attachments, dump truck, utility vehicles, and snow removal equipment.
• Assists Irrigation Repairer, installing or repairing heads, lines, valves, clocks, trouble shooting, for both popup and drip systems.
• Assists Heavy Equipment Operator in the completion of various landscaping projects.
• Minor equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operates vehicle with lift as needed.
• Responsible for securing all equipment at the end of shift, removing tools and equipment from trucks and placing in proper storage.
• Inspects grounds equipment to ensure proper maintenance and care is being fulfilled.
• Participates in a training program which familiarizes grounds staff with particular problems involved in landscape and outdoor services including safety, equipment operation, improved techniques and general grounds procedures.
• Initiates and ensures completion of work orders for repair/maintenance.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. 

20% - Seasonal

• Snow removal including shoveling, plowing and de-icing. 

5% - Team Support Responsibilities

• Leads Student Groundskeepers and Part-Time Temps in the maintenance of grounds and construction activities.
• Coordinates grounds maintenance services.
• Inspects grounds areas to determine quality of work. 

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Groundskeeper:

None required.

Groundskeeper, Senior:

• High school degree.
• 2 years of relevant experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Groundskeeper:

• High School Degree.

Groundskeeper, Senior:

• Associates degree.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Groundskeeper:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds construction and care.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.

Skills

• Operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Basic computer skills to be able to record time and manage emails.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.

Groundskeeper, Senior:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of more complex equipment, tools and procedures of grounds construction and care.
• Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.

Skills

• Operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Basic computer skills to record time.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements for Groundskeeper OR Groundskeeper, Senior

• Work performed in dirty environment and possible extreme temperatures.
• Frequent lifting of objects over 50 pounds.
• Considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as climbing ladders, crawling, crouching, bending, or kneeling in restricted areas.
• Work long hours and occasional weekends
• Work in inclement weather year round

Compensation

Groundskeeper OR Groundskeeper, Senior:

• Salary range begins at $38,753. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.