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Title:&nbsp;Grounds Maintenance Worker Department: Facility Operations and Planning Salary Range:&nbsp;Grade 7: $15.78/hour Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for&nbsp;Grounds Maintenance Worker. Perform preventive maintenance and general upkeep of landscaped and turfed areas; roads and walkways; parking lots; lakes, streams, and watersheds; playing fields and recreational facilities; and minor construction related thereto. Duties/Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul><li>Performs semi skilled landscaping, grounds maintenance, and roads maintenance tasks in a multi building University complex. This is semi skilled labor calling for a working knowledge of the care of trees, turf, and plants together with some knowledge of maintenance of roads, outdoor facilities, and playing fields using grounds related machinery. This is semi skilled labor calling for operation of trucks, tractors, and powered machines as well as hand tools. All work is directed and inspected by Grounds Maintenance Workers III and Supervisors. </li><li>Uses vehicles, tractors, machinery, and hand tools to do seeding, sodding, aerating, weeding, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming turfed and planted areas. </li><li>Assists a certified grounds maintenance worker in applying chemicals, pesticides, and herbicides to trees, shrubs and turf. </li><li>Operates machines and uses hand tools to maintain and develop outdoor facilities to include playing fields, shelter houses, fences, picnic areas, campgrounds, recreation facilities, fishing areas, nature trails, and fences. </li><li>Plants and prunes trees and shrubs. </li><li>Cleans and maintains vehicles and equipment. </li><li>Uses hand tools to maintain and develop outdoor facilities to include playing fields, shelter houses, picnic areas, campgrounds, recreation facilities, fishing areas, nature trails, and fences. </li><li>Maintains roads, walkways, parking lots, and loading docks to include minor paving, patching, grading, ditching, and snow removal. </li><li>Collects and removes trash and debris. </li><li>Cleans and maintains vehicles and equipment. </li><li>Makes outdoor set ups for special events. </li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Required Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>High school diploma/GED. </li><li>Valid driver’s license.</li></ul> Preferred Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>One year of experience in grounds keeping including methods used in planting, cultivation, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs, flowers, and turf. </li><li>Operation of ground maintenance equipment including motorized equipment and hand tools and knowledge of routine equipment and methods. </li><li>Agricultural background and high mechanical aptitude. </li><li>Experience with tractors and trucks. </li><li>Knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, spreadsheet, and electronic mail software.</li></ul> About USI&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful&nbsp;1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this&nbsp;position include: <ul><li>Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.</li><li>Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.</li><li>Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.</li><li>Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service</li></ul> For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit <a href="http://www.usi.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">www.usi.edu/hr/benefits</a>. Application Process Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials to the attention of the Search Committee Chair. Application materials should include: /a Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position, please contact Hannah Perigo at 812-465-7115, or <a href="mailto:hcperigo@usi.edu" target="_blank">hcperigo@usi.edu</a> Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at <a href="mailto:mcweinzapf@usi.edu" target="_blank">mcweinzapf@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:HumanRes@usi.edu" target="_blank">HumanRes@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement The University of Southern Indiana is an&nbsp;EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

University of Southern Indiana

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Title:&nbsp;Electrician Division: Finance and Administration Department: Facility Operations and Planning FLSA Status:&nbsp;Non-Exempt Salary Range:&nbsp;Grade 11: $23.03/hour EEO Job Group:&nbsp; Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for&nbsp;Electrician. Perform skilled maintenance tasks with a primary emphasis on electrical maintenance related to maintenance repairs, rehabilitation and construction projects for buildings, equipment and systems. Perform skilled labor involving general maintenance skills including rough and finish carpentry, plumbing, painting and mechanical work. Work is inspected for satisfactory compliance with instructions, although normal repairs and work assignments are made without supervision or close review. Duties/Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul><li>Perform electrical tasks related to maintenance, repairs, rehabilitation and construction projects for buildings, equipment, and systems.</li><li>Study and interpret wiring diagrams and floor plans.</li><li>Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers and other components.</li><li>Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment such as measuring devices, power tools and testing equipment, including oscilloscopes, ammeters and test lamps.</li><li>Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors.</li><li>Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.</li><li>Work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs, to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.</li><li>Perform traditional electrician’s service work such as changing out switches, receptacles, lamps, ballasts and light fixtures.</li><li>Tend to the preventive and general needs for maintenance of the University's structures, equipment, furnishings, systems, and for various assignments for repair and rehabilitation projects.</li><li>Work from blueprints, drawings, work orders or oral instructions to construct and repair University assets.</li><li>Plan and execute basic building maintenance and renovation projects, determine tasks, make layouts, and estimate materials and labor costs.</li><li>Assemble furniture, seats and other equipment.</li><li>Set up furniture and equipment for special and academic events.</li><li>Perform carpentry tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and construction projects for buildings, equipment, furniture, and systems.</li><li>Perform plumbing tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and construction projects for buildings, equipment, and systems.</li><li>Repair and/or install windows, doors, partitions, coiling components, floor tiles, cove base, stair treads, wall coverings and roofs.</li><li>Perform hand and bench work in the various maintenance shops. Operate various hand tools, carpentry equipment and tools, electrical tools, meters, plumbing tools and equipment, and other equipment as required.</li><li>Perform painting, refinishing and associated work to buildings, furniture and fixtures.</li><li>Assist in maintaining building supplies, tools, equipment and spare parts.</li><li>Perform snow removal as required.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Required Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>High school diploma or GED required.</li><li>Vocational training and/or experience in trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or heating and air conditioning, and knowledge of its practices, procedures, materials and tools.&nbsp;Two years’ experience in trade named required.</li><li>Ability to plan and layout job assignments required.</li><li>Valid driver’s license required.</li></ul> Preferred Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>Licensed at Journeyman level or higher preferred.</li></ul> About USI&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful&nbsp;1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this&nbsp;position include: <ul><li>Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.</li><li>Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.</li><li>Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.</li><li>Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service</li></ul> For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit <a href="http://www.usi.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">www.usi.edu/hr/benefits</a>. Application Process Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application.&nbsp; Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI&nbsp;will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at <a href="mailto:mcweinzapf@usi.edu" target="_blank">mcweinzapf@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:HumanRes@usi.edu" target="_blank">HumanRes@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement The University of Southern Indiana is an&nbsp;EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Electrician

Title:&nbsp;Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker - Housing Division: Finance and Administration Department: Facility Operations and Planning FLSA Status:&nbsp;Non-Exempt Salary Range:&nbsp;Grade 9: $18.33/hour EEO Job Group:&nbsp;9 E8 Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for&nbsp;Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker - Housing. As a working supervisor, assist Grounds Supervisor in scheduling, directing, performing and overseeing the seasonal tasks relating to general upkeep of landscaped and turf areas; roads and walkways; parking lots; lakes, streams, and watersheds; playing fields and recreational facilities; University property, the University housing complex and Historic New Harmony grounds; and minor construction projects. Duties/Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul><li>Assist in planning and coordinating daily work schedule for department employees as directed by the Grounds Supervisor.</li><li>Assist in determining methods and standards for work, allocating machines and equipment, and assigning tasks to accomplish seasonal programs for all grounds maintenance areas.</li><li>Supervise the work of others in the grounds maintenance areas in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor or as necessary.</li><li>Work from blueprints, landscape plans, sketches, work orders or oral instruction to landscape areas and construct outdoor facilities.</li><li>Coordinate the operation of complex and specialized grounds maintenance equipment to apply herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers.</li><li>Maintain inventories, warehouses supplies and equipment pertaining to landscaping, grounds development and maintenance.</li><li>Coordinate and lead regular employees, seasonal and temporary employees and student workers in seeding, sodding, aerating, fertilizing, mowing and trimming of turf areas and removal of trash and debris.</li><li>Assist in interviewing and selecting applicants for grounds worker positions available as needed.</li><li>Assist in the coordination with civic groups and University departments to provide setup support for outdoor events and athletic programs.</li><li>Prepare and conduct employee 30-day, 60-day, 90-day and annual performance evaluations.</li><li>Assist the Grounds Supervisor in disciplinary actions as required.</li><li>Inspect and report to the Grounds Supervisor the condition of grounds and landscaping areas to plan daily work.</li><li>Coordinate the purchase of equipment and supplies for the grounds maintenance program. Prepare requisitions for purchase of materials and supplies.</li><li>Act as liaison between vendors and the University ensuring best product for best price is achieved.</li><li>Collect, check, and verify all payroll time sheets for support staff and student workers. Assist in Resolving areas of discrepancies when necessary.</li><li>Plan and develop preventative and regular maintenance programs for the athletic fields (i.e. formulating chemical programs involving fertilizing, soil amendments, insecticides, pre emergent and post emergent).</li><li>Assist in supervising the maintenance of University roads, walkways, parking lots, and loading docks to include minor paving, patching, grading, ditching, and snow removal.</li><li>Assist certified ground maintenance workers in applying chemicals, pesticides and herbicides to trees, shrubs and turf.</li><li>Assist in supervising the maintenance of vehicular equipment to include trucks, tractors, mowers and towed or mounted equipment i.e. sprayers, spreaders, loaders, plows, discs, blades, aerators, seeders and rollers; hand and powered tools to include saws, augers, trim mowers, week cutters, pruning shears, shovels, and hoes.</li><li>Coordinate and plan seasonal planting and pruning programs. Tend to minor tree plant diseases.</li><li>Plan and execute basic landscaping designs and plant selections to achieve erosion control and enhance wildlife habitats.</li><li>Develop and maintain outdoor facilities to include playing fields, shelter houses, fences, picnic areas, campgrounds, recreational facilities, fishing areas, nature trails, and fences.</li><li>Instruct employees on safety use of equipment and pesticide applications.</li><li>Attend seminars on the application of pesticides as required.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Required Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>High school diploma/GED required.</li><li>Experience operating specialized equipment and a working knowledge of turf maintenance, diseases, chemicals, and agriculture/horticulture/landscaping required.</li><li>Certified or eligible for certification in use of herbicides and pesticides required.</li><li>One year of previous supervisory experience required.</li><li>Valid driver’s license required.</li></ul> Preferred Knowledge and Skills Three years’ experience in ground maintenance preferred. About USI&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful&nbsp;1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this&nbsp;position include: <ul><li>Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.</li><li>Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.</li><li>Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.</li><li>Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service</li></ul> For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit <a href="http://www.usi.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">www.usi.edu/hr/benefits</a>. Application Process Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application. Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI&nbsp;will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at <a href="mailto:mcweinzapf@usi.edu" target="_blank">mcweinzapf@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:HumanRes@usi.edu" target="_blank">HumanRes@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement The University of Southern Indiana is an&nbsp;EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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