241507 - University of Oklahoma

Performs landscape duties involving strenuous physical activity. Tasks are precisely defined and are specified either verbally or in writing.

Duties:

• Participates in routine grounds maintenance functions.
• Performs varied unskilled work, such as loading and unloading trucks, cleaning work areas, digging ditches, spreading sand, dirt, and asphalt, etc.
• Hand-waters and irrigates turf areas, hedges, and flower and shrub beds.
• Uses power mowing equipment to cut grass.
• Applies pesticides and fertilizers.
• Ensures that the assigned equipment being used is working at all times. Refills fuel and cleans equipment daily.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment and hand tools. Reports equipment problems or failures.
• Moves and cuts tree limbs with a chain saw or runs through a chipper. Maintains records on tree maintenance activities and equipment usage.
• May plant, mulch, cultivate and weed flowers, shrubs and hedges.
• May use hand-cutting tools to trim grass, edging, curbs, trees and weeds.
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position.

At The University of Oklahoma,we change lives. The University of Oklahoma, located in the heart of the Great Plains, includes over 300 facilities across 3,250 acres of rolling plains. The University of Oklahoma Department of Facilities Management supports the University of Oklahomarsquo;s diverse range of research, academic, and business programs. With a team of over 450 Team Members, Facilities Management is responsible for operating, repairing, and maintaining OU buildings, infrastructure, utilities, and grounds.

OU Facilities Managementprioritizes growth and opportunity. We encourage our Team Members to pursue areas of interest to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

OU Facilities Managementis dedicated to enhancing the physical environment at OU by being responsible stewards of OU resources, investing in and developing our Team Members, and engaging with the greater OU community. Learn more about Facilities Managementhere.

There are many perks to becoming a Team Member at The University of Oklahoma, including but not limited to:

• 27 days of annual paid time off, increased with years of service
• 14 paid holiday days off
• Healthcare plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement plan options
• Two weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to %24300/year
• Discounted athletic and cultural event tickets
• Tuition Waiver Program; Discounted tuition and fees for yourself and other dependents
• On-campus fitness and recreation centers, museums, gardens, and restaurants

Lead On, University. Learn more about OU Norman Campusrsquo;s Strategic Planhere.