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Description:

General Utility Worker performs physical labor that includes grounds upkeep, moving and hauling and setting up for special events. Duties include grounds maintenance and upkeep (cutting grass, planting and pruning shrubs, weeding shrub beds, edging walks, sowing grass seed); policing grounds and trash collection and removal; moving and hauling of furniture, equipment and materials; setting up, break down and return of stages, props, chairs or other items required for special events; and snow and ice removal. Position is required to report for work during adverse weather (ice, snow and other emergencies) as well as perform other assigned duties.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Grounds Department provides maintenance and upkeep for the University’s 200 acre campus, 800 acre farm, and other off-campus properties, natural landscape features and the athletic complex. Other services include sanitation (trash collection and removal), grounds maintenance and upkeep, landscaping, moving/hauling, and setting up for special events.

Internal job number: 004020

Requirements:

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

Preferred:

Supervisor prefers a high school graduate and three years of related experience performing a variety of grounds maintenance tasks and moving and hauling. Physically able to perform manual tasks – walk, bend, push, pull, lift (moderate to heavy) for an extended period of time while completing assignments. Able to follow oral and written assignments and work on a team. Able to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to use tools with care and store properly. Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with team.

Job Closing Date: 05/25/2025