Groundskeeper Specialist (Tree Worker) - Polytechnic campus

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Mesa
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

Arizona State University

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Groundskeeper Specialist (Tree Worker) - Polytechnic campus
Campus: Polytechnic
JR102594

End Date: February 26, 2025 (18 days left to apply)
Apply before midnight Arizona time

Department Statement:
What's in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

Flexible work schedules

22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid time for volunteer and professional development
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
Disability and leave program for income protection
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships
ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM's vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university's mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.
Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States. Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.
This position is located at the Polytechnic campus, 6110 South Sagewood, Mesa, AZ.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.
Must pass pre-employment audiogram exam post offer of employment.

Job Description:
Facilities Management, Polytechnic campus, seeks a Groundskeeper Specialist (Tree Worker) to maintain trees and woody plants to ensure they are healthy, safe and in attractive condition, which will include chemical application, repairing, cabling, fertilizing, watering, pruning and removal of any dead, diseased or declining trees or plants.

Essential Duties:

Specialize in tree care, the planting and transplanting of trees and plants including site preparation, installation, backfilling, staking, pruning, watering, and mulching.
Raise and thin tree canopies; trim to relieve encroachment on structures, walkways or roads; remove fallen, dead or hazardous trees.
Identify potentially hazardous trees and other tree-related problems; develop and apply appropriate tree hazard management strategies.
Ensure safety of workers and other persons at worksites. Set up traffic control measures to provide a safe worksite and prevent entry of non-essential personnel.
Maintain records of work performed on all campus trees and maintain tree inventory records.
Train, work alongside, and coordinate Groundskeepers in the maintenance of grounds, trees and shrubs as required.
Operate brush truck, chipper, aerial lifts, chain saws, stump grinders hand tools and vehicles associated with grounds maintenance and landscaping activities.
Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
Ability to communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform the essential functions of the job.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday; 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Salary Rate
$21.43 per hour, commensurate experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications
Must have Two (2) years of grounds maintenance experience, OR, Associate Degree in Horticulture or related field e.g. Golf Course Management, Sports Turf Management, Landscape Construction; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved; AND possess and maintain One (1) Grounds certification or equivalent e.g. Arizona Pest Application License, Certified Arborist from International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Grounds Technician from PGMS, Passed Desert Landscaper School from the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

ISA Certified Tree Worker

Experience:

tree maintenance, pruning and deadwooding.
operating and performing maintenance on specialized equipment including brush chipper, stump grinder, aerial lifts and chainsaws in a safe and efficient manner.
training, working alongside, and coordinating others in proper pruning practices and work site safety.
with customer service.
hands-on leadership of tree crews to raise, thin, deadwood and remove trees.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

tree care concepts and ability to perform various activities related to urban forestry/arboriculture on private and commercial properties such as diagnostics, pruning, and removal, stump grinding, cabling, fertilizing, and planting.
fertilizer and other soil amendments, and/or pesticide application.
local tree species and standards.
Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working Environment:

Activities regularly require long periods of exposure to external elements indigenous to a desert environment, weather, potential exposure to venomous insects, insecticides, herbicides and fertilizers. Regularly required to operate a variety of landscaping equipment, tools and machines requiring extended periods of walking over uneven and occasionally rocky surfaces, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing objects of varying weights up to 50 pounds. Regular use of mowers, trimmers, edgers, shears, spreaders, hoses, hand and power tools/machines. May regularly operate a motor vehicle as assigned. This position receives regular review of daily work tasks to ensure adherence with established standards for quality, aesthetics, and quantity. Drive University vehicles and/or carts.

May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator). Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Instructions to Apply
Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

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Cover letter
Resume/CV

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Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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Employment Verification Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement
A fingerprint check is not required for this position.

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About Arizona State University
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country's most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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