Position Details

Position Information



Position Title
Groundskeeper 2 (3 Positions)


Requisition Number
20122483


Type of Employment
Full-Time Regular


Number Of Months
12


Months Employed



Number of Hours per Day/Week
8/40


Daily Hours



Position Summary Information



Summary of Position

Work as part of a coordinated team effort to mow and maintain the landscaping and grounds of Elon University. This position will help to maintain the athletic fields and complexes.

Benefits of Working at Elon University

As an Elon University employee, you\xe2\x80\x99ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon\xe2\x80\x99s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University\xe2\x80\x99s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for employees.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon\xe2\x80\x99s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one\xe2\x80\x99s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.


Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Work experience with the operation of equipment is important, proper training methods will be applied to further enhance the knowledge of these individuals.


Degree/Major



Length of Experience



Supervisory Experience
No


Supervisory Experience Detail
Full time employees as groundskeepers that make up the mowing crew are assigned season help (temporary employees). Groundskeepers must then be able to delegate and be mindful of the work that is being completed by the seasonal help. Communicating is essential to be able to complete the tasks at hand.


Special Skills or Experience



Special Instructions to Applicants



Posting Detail Information



Posting Date
03/06/2023


Closing Date



Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Description

Position Description This section is required and must be completed.



General Purpose of Position
Individual to work as part of a coordinated team effort to mow and maintain the landscaping and grounds of the Elon University campus. This positions essential to the over all aesthetics that has been established at Elon University.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The primary objective is the mowing of the campus grounds and other re1ated property that has to be maintained by our staff. Dependent on experience or training individuals will make up one or two groups that are assigned areas that are their responsibility to be mowed. This also includes trimming, edging, and blowing off of walks and roads.
The operation and maintenance of the equipment is essential to our success as a department. Groundskeepers need to demonstrate the ability to look, listen, and feel if a piece of equipment they are operating is functioning properly. Daily preventative maintenance by operators will ensure for the care of their equipment. If there is a problem they are to report it to the manager or mechanic to address it.
Secondarily, groundskeepers are assigned a number of tasks according to the time of year and additional responsibilities delegated by the manager. Tasks range from landscape renovation, fertility program, ground repan-, and pine needling.
Perform scheduled maintenance activities to include but not limited to the support of special events, projects, conferences, and other activities hosted on the campus of Elon University.


Education and Experience



Does this position require driving for the university?
Yes


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
A significant portion of the work may be outside in the vicinity of noisy and hazardous grounds equipment. The interior work environment may be moderately noisy and involve shop maintenance tools, equipment and lubricants.