Department
FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)
Department Information
Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.
Job Summary
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Coordinates and leads workers in routine landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks. Prioritizes and monitors work assignments.
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Performs mowing, trimming, and edging of turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip, and edger.
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Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways, and walls.
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Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees, and shrubs; applies mulch.
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Inspects trees and landscape plants for pests and disease.
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Prunes trees, shrubs, vines, and hedges.
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Applies seed, fertilizer, and chemicals.
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Drives truck to transport plants and materials/tools.
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Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
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High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
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2 years of landscape or grounds related work with demonstrated leadership skills.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
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Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
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Ability to work safely and efficiently.
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Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
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Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
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Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
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Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
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Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
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Highly thorough and dependable.
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Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
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Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
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Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
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Ability to build strong customer relationships.
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Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings.
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Ability to lead, plan, and organize the work of grounds workers.
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Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
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Ability to operate riding and push mowers, power tiller, power edger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, and basic hand tools.
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Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
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Advanced knowledge of hardscape materials.
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Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$20.29 per hour
$42,203.20 annually
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
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Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
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Health savings account with generous IU contributions
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Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
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Basic group life insurance paid by IU
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Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
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Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
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Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
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Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
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10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
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Generous paid time off plans
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Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
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Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades and Facility
Job Family: Groundskeeping
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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