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Groundskeeper- AZ- Landscaping

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $19.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Short/long term disability insurance
Pet insurance
flexible spending accounts
Paid holidays
Sick/flex days
Personal Days
vacation days
403(b) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Child care subsidy reimbursement program
Identity Theft Protection
Employee assistance program
On-site wellness facility with fitness center

Job Description

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit institution renowned for providing graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. With two campuses located in Downers Grove, Illinois, and Glendale, Arizona, the university serves over 6,000 full-time students enrolled across various cutting-edge graduate programs, including osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. The university boasts more than 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff who are dedicated to fostering an educational environment that promotes learning, respect for all healthcare team members, service,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • current State of Arizona driver’s license
  • at least 1 year of landscaping maintenance experience
  • knowledge of pruning, mowing, edging, and planting
  • basic knowledge of irrigation systems preferred
  • ability to communicate effectively in English
  • ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
  • regular, predictable, in-person attendance

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • must possess and maintain a current State of Arizona driver’s license
  • at least 1 year of landscape maintenance required with knowledge of pruning, mowing, edging, and planting – irrigation knowledge a plus
  • able to communicate in English

Job Duties

  • Trimming, edging, and mowing lawn areas
  • lawn area grading/sod installation
  • pruning, planting, and staking trees and plants
  • installing granite, including detail around plants
  • applying granular fertilizers to turf, trees, and plants
  • maintenance of all landscape equipment including mowers, tractor, carts, and other power equipment
  • operating a variety of powered and non-powered equipment to include trimmers, trucks, riding/walk-behind mowers, pole pruner, push spreaders, chainsaw, utility carts, and ladder
  • irrigation repairs/adjustments of sprinkler heads, lateral lines, and valves
  • exterior housekeeping - sweeping, trash removal, and cleaning and painting fences, curbs, hydrants and handrails as needed
  • event set-up and take-down as needed
  • cleaning exterior signs as needed
  • minor driveway/parking lot surface repairs as needed
  • assisting other building maintenance specialists in performing various tasks as needed
  • complying with university safety policy at all times
  • other duties as assigned
  • overtime will be required as needed

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