Reducing staffing levels provide services Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am â 3:00 pm. ... APPA level 1 APPA level 2 APPA
GROUNDS Grounds is responsible for managing the physical assets and natural resources of the campus in a cost effective and efficient manner, to ensure that the exterior environment is aesthetically pleasing, safe, and accessible during inclement weather for students, staff, faculty, and guests. Grounds’ core businesses include Maintenance and Repair (snow removal, herbaceous & woody plant care, turf care, irrigation, underground utilities, roads, sidewalks/pathways and parking lots); Design & Implementation (irrigation design & installation); Campus Cleanliness (outdoor waste collection, hard surface cleaning, graffiti removal); & Other Services (Commemorative Planting Program, Landscape Infrastructure, Outdoor Space Use Coordination, Landscape Material Recovery).
HOURS OF OPERATION Regular business hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Reducing staffing levels provide services Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Seasonal demand during the winter session may require shift alterations.
GROUNDS STANDARDS The Grounds program standards are identified in the figure and chart below.
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Levels of Attention APPA level 1
APPA level 2
APPA level 3
APPA level 4
APPA level 5
APPA level 6
Mow
every 5 days
every 5 days
every 10 days
based on species may not be mowed
based on species may not be mowed
not Mowed
Aeration
4 times a year
2 times a year
turf quality indicates
none
none
none
Reseeding
as needed
Bare spots present
major bare spots appear
none
none
none
Sodding
as needed
Bare spots present
major bare spots appear
none
none
none
to 1% surface
to 5% surface
to15% surface
limited to legal requirements
limited to legal requirements
Only if legal requirements demand
Level of care
species optimum requirements
Healthy & Growing
when turf vigor is low
not fertilized
not fertilized
not fertilized
Rates
ensure supply of nutrients
lowest recommended
1/2 recommended
not fertilized
not fertilized
not fertilized
Times
ensure supply of nutrients
ensure even supply
once a year
not fertilized
not fertilized
not fertilized
modify for seasons
over entire year
low level application
not fertilized
not fertilized
not fertilized
automated sprinkler
automated sprinkler
demand & portable
no irrigation
no irrigation
no irrigation
adequate
adequate
minimal
no irrigation
no irrigation
no irrigation
as plant material demands
as plant material demands
2 to 3 times a week
no irrigation
no irrigation
no irrigation
Frequency
daily / 7 days a week
daily . 5 days a week
2 to 3 times a week
once per week
on demand / complaint
on demand / complaint
receptacles
plentiful
depending on traffic
depending on traffic
sparse
sparse
sparse
Frequency
As species requires
once per season
once every 2 to 3 years
No regular trimming
safety reasons only
safety reasons only
Design concepts
As species requires
some sculpting
Health or reasonable appearance
safety or damage
safety reasons only
safety reasons only
Grow characteristics
As species requires
as species requires
Health or reasonable appearance
safety or damage
safety reasons only
safety reasons only
avoid public awareness of problem
not bothersome to public
when an issue with public
when public comfort is an issue
when public is threatened
when public is threatened
immediately
when damage is noticeable
when health or survival of plant is threatened or to address epidemics
Only to address epidemic or public safety
only to address epidemics or public safety
only to address epidemics or public safety
Turf Care
Weed Control Fertilizer
seasonal charts Irrigation Controlled Staffing Frequency Litter control
Pruning
Disease and Insect control Objective
Corrective schedule
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Levels of Attention APPA level 1
APPA level 2
APPA level 3
APPA level 4
APPA level 5
APPA level 6
Snow Removal Frequency
same day
clear by noon the based on local law based on local law based on local law based on local law following day requirements requirements requirements requirements
accumulation
.5 inch of accumulation
yes
cleared following cleared following cleared following cleared following day day day day
surface cover
clean by noon next day
clean by noon next day
may not be cleared at all
may not be cleared at all
may not be cleared at all
may not be cleared at all
Gravel
to reduce danger of injury
to reduce ice accumulation
no
no
no
no
snow - melt
to reduce danger of injury
to reduce ice accumulation
no
no
no
no
When safety is a consideration
When safety is a consideration
Surfaces when when safety is a Frequency of based on looks & appearances have complaint bases concern and safety noticeably as budget allows sweep, clean, wash budgets available deteriorated
Repairs performed immediately to elements of design
when safety, function, or appearance is in question
when safety or function is in question
when safety or function is in question
when safety or function is in question
when safety or function is in question
daily
regular working days
once per week
once per month
once per month
once per month
seasonal blooms schedule, min once/week care cycle
no more than 2 seasonal bloom schedule, once/ week care cycle
only perennials or flowering trees/shrubs
may have wildflowers
none
none
Inspections
Floral Plantings
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DEFINITION OF TASKS Glossary of Definitions Catch basin A receptacle used for collecting surface drainage that is connected through drains or conduits to a storm water system. Disease and insect control (integrated pest management, IPM) A system that uses all the appropriate methods and techniques to control pest populations at levels below those that causes economic injury. This system may include cultural practices natural remedies, and selective pesticides. Floral beds/plantings A collection of showy herbaceous plants that form a bed or planter; typically defined by a border.
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Graffiti removal Removal of drawings or writing that is placed on walls or other smooth surfaces. Typically applied with spray paint and found in public places. Hard landscaping (hardscape) A landscape term used for areas that are composed of brick, concrete, or other hard surfaces. May be absent of softscape features. Inspections An examination or careful scrutiny to ensure compliance. Irrigation –playing field An artificial application of water to the soil; used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops, maintenance of landscapes, and re-vegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall. Irrigation – turf lawn An artificial application of water to the soil; used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops, maintenance of landscapes, and re-vegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall. Locates A process used to determine and identify the location of underground utilities, storm sewer, water, etc. New construction Designed space identified for capital expansion, typically fenced. Parking lots – asphalt An asphalt covered lot managed under the care and control of Parking & Transportation services, intended for parking vehicles. Pathways – asphalt / gravel A prepared and serviced walk intended for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Playing field Wide expanses of grass, dirt or sand without many obstructions used for playing sports or games. Pruning Removal of dead, diseased, unnecessary, or unwanted twigs, branches, flowers, fruits, and roots from plants or for shaping / ornamental purposes. Repairs Fixing, removing, or preventing trouble arising from damage to softscape and hardscape. Retention pond A basin used to manage storm water runoff to prevent flooding, downstream erosion, and improve water quality. Roadways – asphalt A prepared and serviced thoroughfare intended for vehicular traffic.
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Sanitary sewers A sewer carrying only domestic sewage. Shrub beds A collection of fairly low-growing woody plants that form a bed or planter, typically defined by a border. Sidewalks – concrete A prepared and serviced path along the side of a road intended for pedestrian traffic. Snow & ice control (SNIC) The management of snow and ice including the physical or chemical removal of accumulations of ice or snow from transportation or parking surfaces. Soft landscaping (softscape) A landscape term used for areas that are composed of lawn ornamental plantings. Often absent of hardscape features. Storm sewers A sewer for conveying storm and surface water only. Surfaces – sweep, clean, wash Areas receiving cleaning, predominantly hardscape surfaces. Turf care Care for a flat area completely covered with a thick mat of grass plants, often used for sports fields and park area. Turf areas are mowed with standard mowing equipment. Underground utilities Strom, sewer, water, irrigation, and other utilities located underground.
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