Job Summary:

Primarily in groundskeeping services, performs a variety of technical tasks in care of campus grounds - to include mowing, trimming, raking, removing shrubs and trees. May perform custodial and technical tasks related to setting up for events and maintaining the University's buildings, facilities, and grounds in a clean, neat, and safe manner. Hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Duties/Physical Demands:

Performs groundskeeping tasks, including mowing, trimming, raking, removing shrubs and trees. May assist in the set up and break down for events; arranges tables, chairs, and staging; moves technical equipment. May set up and operate technical equipment. May operate moving equipment including fork lift and high lift. Picks up trash and/or litter from University buildings and/or grounds; empties trash receptacles. May perform custodial tasks which might include sweeping, mopping, dusting, or vacuuming.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require driver's license. This position requires the ability to successfully pass a POPES physical.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of groundskeeping operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of event set-up operations Knowledge of sound/lighting equipment or moving equipment Knowledge of custodial or groundskeeping operations

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and operating equipment. Some lifting of materials weighing up to 70 pounds. Periodic assignment given which entail dealing with modestly unpleasant physical situations. There may be considerable noise generated by machine operation and some machinery may present an element of personal risk of injury due to an accident.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment drug testing may be required for this position.

Diversity Statement:

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EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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