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Job Title STEPS Grounds Worker Requisition Number TE08595 Department Name 3CP07:Phys Plt-Grounds Services Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $15.55/hr Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education High School Required Related Experience High School + 1-Year Experience in groundskeeping; turf and landscaping
maintenance Required License/Registration/Certification Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 50lbs; Standing or
walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion; Risk of injuries from use of
equipment on the job; Loud noises; Cuts/punctures; Outdoor temperatures and
weather extremes. Shift 7:00am – 3:45pm (Monday – Friday)

Hours of work will vary dependent upon situational and weather-related
factorsand may require night(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response Job Summary The STEPS Grounds Worker reports directly to the Grounds Supervisor and tends an
area of land for aesthetic or functional purpose and performs all aspects of
grounds turf maintenance including: mowing, trimming, edging, weed control
and removal, seeding, fertilizing, grounds clean-up, and leaf removal; Ensures
proper utilization of groundskeeping equipment, including implements and
vehicles such as: mowers; lawn mowers; tractors; string trimmers; edger’s;
rotary brushes; rakes; leaf blowers; shovels; trowels; sprinklers; garden tools; as
well as a watering can, pressure washers, or truck mounted watering system;
May repair and maintain the playing surface at athletic or designated venues, as
required; Performs minor pruning of tree limbs, shrubbery, and bushes;
Maintains grounds and landscaping equipment in a safe operating condition;
Maintains Campus landscaping, gardens or sporting venues (and their
vegetation where appropriate) for appearance and functionality, including
trimming hedges, pulling weeds, planting flowers, etc.; During plant
installations, follows designs created by a landscape architect; Installs and
maintains landscaped areas, including mulching, planting, and watering flower
gardens; Applies environmentally appropriate weed and pest control; Maintains,
improves, and ensures general upkeep of grounds, athletic, or designated
venues, including garages; Secures litter and empties trash in designated area
(s); Ensures litter-free zone(s); and Maintains and cleans University parking
garages and stairwells. In addition, the Grounds Worker prepares for winter
weather events as necessary, at any and all hours, including nights, weekends,
and holidays; Participates in continuous snow and ice control/removal during
winter weather events; Addresses clean-up efforts as necessary following winter
weather events, including the cleaning and storage of equipment and supplies;
Removes snow and ice from University sidewalks, steps, parking areas, roads,
etc., as required; and Operates, as assigned, light to heavy snow/ice removal
equipment, including salt spreaders, snow shovels, snow blowers, snowplows
or brushes, trucks and tractors with attached snow removal equipment, etc. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 6 monthsof experience performing similar job duties Deadline to Apply 07/01/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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