Groundskeeper

• High School Diploma/GED, PLUS one (1) year of experience in landscaping and/or schooling in the trade.

• Valid AR Driver's license with fewer than 12 points on their Motor Vehicle Record

• Basic computer experience required

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma PLUS five to ten (5-10) years of landscaping and grounds experience

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Responsibilities

• Maintains campus turf by mowing, trimming, edging, watering, seeding, and fertilizing grass areas using appropriate landscaping equipment.

• Assists Landscape Technicians with preparing, installing, and maintaining decorative landscaping features, including flowers, plants, shrubs, ornamental grasses, trees, planters, and borders.

• Applies approved insecticides and weed-control products and assists with maintaining sprinkler systems and fountains in accordance with safety procedures.

• Maintains roads, building entrances and exits, sidewalks, and parking lots during inclement weather to support safe access and continued facility operations.

• Completes required documentation for the Engineering and Operations work-order system and preventive maintenance program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.