Job Description

Oregon State University Facilities Services is hiring for a full time Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 position. Facilities Services is responsible for constructing, protecting, repairing, maintaining, and preserving the physical facilities and utility systems of the University.

At Facilities Services at Oregon State University, you'll join a supportive, friendly, and close team with a strong commitment to work-life balance. Located in the farmland of the Willamette Valley, between the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountain ranges, the OSU Corvallis campus is full of historic charm. Working on a campus that is a blend of historic contributing buildings, newer facilities, climate-appropriate landscapes, and over 6,000 trees on 570 acres, Facilities Services employees serve as the stewards of the campus with pride and camaraderie and see the impact of their work on campus every day.

In 2021, Facilities Services moved into a new building, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and ample room for work, tools and supplies. Other benefits to working for Facilities Services at Oregon State University:

• A generous, affordable employee benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage for employees working 1/2 time or more.


• Choice of retirement plans after 6 full months of employment in a qualifying position.


• Significantly reduced tuition rate for staff and qualifying family members, which includes in-person and Ecampus courses. 


• Ample vacation, sick and personal leave time.

This position encompasses the following basic responsibilities:

Tree Maintenance

• Supports the campus through the application of specialized skills in tree maintenance.


• Assists in selecting varieties to be planted.


• Conducts tree hazard evaluations.


• Recommends removal/hazard abatement; plants, prunes, fertilizes, mulches and removes trees.


• Will use chainsaw, brush chipper and high reach equipment in execution of duties.

Irrigation

• Applies irrigation to all plants as needed.


• Repairs damaged irrigation parts and systems.


• Programs electronic controllers to apply optimum amount of water to plants utilizing the “Maxi-com” system or standalone controllers.

 Maintaining shrub beds

• Assist in selected varieties to be planted.


• Plants, prunes, fertilizes, mulches and remove shrubs.

Employee Oversight

• Plans, coordinates, directs, and trains the work of a grounds maintenance crew which may consist of lower-level grounds maintenance workers, laborers, students, temporary employees, and volunteers.


• Performs in conjunction with and coordinates work with other employees; assists supervisor by planning, assigning, and inspecting other’s work in the unit, adjusts work assignments and schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels and responds to fluctuating workloads.


• Monitors employee performance and provides input to supervisor.


• Assesses training needs of staff with different backgrounds and experiences; Assists supervisor in providing appropriate instruction to meet unit and division goals.


• Assists in providing initial orientation to new employees including expectations for a welcoming and inclusive workplace climate.


• Operates a variety of motorized landscape equipment and instructs others in safe and proper use.

Turf/athletic fields

• Mowing


• Fertilizing


• Aeration


• Renovation of turf fields.

Hardscape

• Clean walks, remove hazards and maintain decks and patios .

Landscape Maintenance Plan Design

• Plans, designs and implements a landscape maintenance program for the area assigned.


• Typical tasks: Orders parts & equipment, then ensures the installation is done according to specifications,


• Performs on-site inspections of work areas to determine landscaping needs and evaluates the quality of the work being done.


• Takes and tests soil samples to determine the need for chemical additives or natural nutrients.


• Identifies and diagnoses plant and lawn diseases and administers or directs the administration of the remedy.


• Identifies specific areas appropriate to specific plant types and recommends planting and landscaping strategy to supervisor.


• Reviews and interprets site plans and architectural drawings to determine planting or landscaping needs; reviews work plan with supervisor to set priorities and monitor goals.

Safety

• Identifies and eliminates safety hazards campus wide. (i.e. broken glass, debris, hanging branches, storm damage)

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

• Maintains plants in healthy condition, to enable the plant to naturally resist insects and pests.


• When necessary, applies herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, selects the least toxic and most effective product in compliance with Oregon’s IPM regulations.

 Snow and Ice

• Removes snow and ice as needed, applies ice melting products and sand to maintain safe conditions.

To see the full posting and required qualifications and to apply for this position please visit Posting # P05319CT Closes July 29, 2025.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who share our vision of an inclusive community.

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