Grounds Technician, Grounds Department (Greenhouse)
FHSU Main Campus (Hays, Kansas)
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend hours or extra hours as required. (Summer hours are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Friday.)
Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or GED equivalency. One to two years of experience in the horticulture field and a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: One to two years of experience in the operation of medium and light duty equipment.
Responsibilities: Primary duty will be to assist in the maintenance of the university greenhouse, flower beds and landscaped areas on campus. Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, performing general grounds maintenance work, equipment operation, and snow removal.
Residency requirement: 30 minutes response time
Salary: $12.35 per hour
Application Deadline: Priority deadline April 17, 2021, with start date set immediately after offer, acceptance of position and completion of criminal background check.
Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a resume and names and contact information for three professional references. Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Donna Augustine
[email protected] 785-628-4039
About Fort Hays State University:
Founded in 1902, FHSU is a leading, forward-thinking university of the Midwest, with student enrollment of more than 15,500 (including 4,500+ on the Hays campus, a unique China partnership program with enrollment of 4,000 students, and Virtual College enrollment at over 7,000). Over 400 faculty and more than 500 professional and staff support and guide degree and certificate programs for the associate’s, bachelor's, and master's programs, and for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, representing 31 departments within these academic divisions:
· College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
· W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
· College of Education
· College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
· Peter Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
· Graduate School
Fort Hays State University provides exceptional opportunities for students from Kansas, the region, and the world, and the University attracts goal-oriented students who want premier learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom combined with one-to-one attention and support. FHSU students graduate with the knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to have a competitive edge in their chosen careers. Upon graduation, 95% of FHSU students find a job or placement in graduate school.
About Hays, Kansas:
Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.
A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.
Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.
