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JOB SUMMARY:
Clemson University is looking for a Grounds Assistant to fulfill the following duties:
• Provides support in achieving the safety and sustainability of approximately 75 acres of turfgrass. This includes all stadiums, natural grass practice fields, grass parking lots that also serve as intramural fields, lawns of various buildings, and the R.W. Robinson golf practice facility. This also includes numerous synthetic turfgrass surfaces. Other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
75% - Essential - Day-to-Day Operations: • Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Clemson athletics grounds crew in activities associated with athletic/golf turfgrass care and maintenance. These activities include but are not limited to the following: mowing, preparation of game and practice surfaces to comply with NCAA regulations and individual head coach preferences, string trimming, edging, turfgrass blowing/vacuuming, general clean-up and liter removal, irrigation/drainage repairs and installation, repair/replacement of turfgrass including sodding, topdressing, vertical mowing, aerification and seeding.
25% - Essential - Other Duties: • Performs other ground maintenance activities and/or facility support activities at the direction of full-time Athletic Grounds and Facilities staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE: • Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the departments budget
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Stand for prolonged period • Walk or move about • Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc. • Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl) • Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself • Recognize or inspect visually • Move, transport, raise or lower • Extends hands or arms in any direction • Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Exposure to heat or cold • Wet or humid • Noise • Mechanical hazards • Chemical hazards • Radiant energy hazards
WORK SCHEDULE:
• Standard Hours: 28 Hours / Week
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
• Salary Commensurate with Experience • Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidates previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemsons compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
• Normal Operations • Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
• Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• Open Until Filled
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the jobs minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.