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Specialist, Grounds Zone

Eastern Kentucky University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

About the role

Title: Specialist, Grounds Zone

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 50R100 - Campus Operations

Division: 3R1000 - Administration and Engagement

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (40 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G10

Retirement:   KERS 

Contact Person: Kyle Willis

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A Grounds Zone Specialist assists the Grounds Zone Foreperson in overseeing and ensuring completion of assigned grounds maintenance and operational tasks and includes performance of various tasks as required to maintain a high level of care inside assigned zone.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: One year related experience

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

  • 60% - Overall responsibility to ensure proper maintenance of all grounds areas in assigned zone are being maintained to the required standards at all times. - ()
  • 30% - Perform any other grounds maintenance tasks throughout the year including: - ()
  • 10% - Other duties as required and assigned - ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions:

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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