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Position Summary:
The Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible for the overall maintenance of the landscape and grounds of the college, including snow removal and ice control. This position will also be accountable for maintenance of the campus athletic fields, irrigation systems, waste handling, and outdoor campus events and set ups.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
·Perform the planting, pruning, mulching, mowing, and care of turf, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, etc. using proper grounds maintenance principles, practices, and techniques.
·Properly identify plant materials, and remove undesirable plant species from ornamental planting beds by hand or with the use of appropriate equipment.
·Operate power equipment such as tractors, zero turn mowers, power brooms, small engines, utility vehicles and other motorized vehicles rented or owned by the college.
·Remove snow from walkways, drives, paths, and parking lots by hand shoveling, and with plow trucks, power brooms, snow blowers and tractors.
·Collect, haul, and dispose of refuse, litter, and debris by hand and with hi-lo lift truck, to maintain campus in a clean and sanitary condition.
·Maintain athletic fields, courts, and related amenities by grading, mowing, chalking, painting, and setting up equipment for practices, games, and other scheduled uses.·Inspect, clean, sharpen, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance to hand tools and small power equipment to maintain in clean working order.
·Complete the installation, repairs, excavation, and preventative maintenance of irrigation systems.
·Perform tree trimming, minor site construction projects, and assists other college departments in site related special assignments.
·Monitor, maintain, and repair concrete and asphalt hard surfaces by cleaning, painting, cold patching, etc. and maintain underground domestic water, storm water, and sewer drains as needed.
·Complete various setups for outdoor campus events, displays, and banner installations.·Identify and report any damage, unsafe conditions, deterioration, or needed repairs to campus grounds or property.
·Maintain exterior signage, nature trails, outdoor seating, and related site amenities.·Wash vehicles, equipment, tools, and shop work areas to maintain cleanliness and shop safety.
·May make recommendations for the selection of grounds equipment and materials.
·Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
·Ability to work in a typical garage or high bay facility, with potential to encounter wind drafts, dust, exhaust fumes (gas/diesel), and spikes in noise levels due to equipment or tool use.
·Ability to work outside in various types of weather, including inclement conditions.
Physical Demands:
·Physically capable of walking over uneven surfaces, bending and kneeling for long stretches of time, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting 50 pounds from floor level to at least waist high.
·Ability to lift, pull, and use pushing motions, in repetition, with tools, materials, and landscape equipment from light to heavy in weight.
Regular attendance on campus is required for this position
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years, recent, full time, paid work experience in Grounds Maintenance, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Practical knowledge of landscape and grounds maintenance principles, practices, techniques, and materials.
• Experience with installation, repairs, excavation, and preventative maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Previous knowledge of grounds maintenance equipment, and demonstrated ability to operate power tools and power vehicles such as; chainsaws, chippers, mowers, snowplows, snow blowers, salt spreaders, power brooms, and salt spreaders.
• Ability to utilize various computer software programs for digital work order system, and Microsoft Office components for email, training, and documentation.
• Possess and maintain valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Chauffer Driver License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain fork lift and aerial lift certification.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and electronically.
• Ability to lift and transport fifty (50) pounds and climb ladders with or without assistance.
• Ability to interact with clients, co-workers and management in a positive, supportive and cooperative way
Preferred Qualifications:
• Landscape and Grounds paid work experience at a higher education facility or school.
• Licensed by State of Michigan as a Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator in Categories 3A, 3B and 6.
• Associates degree or successful completion of courses, concentrated in Landscape and Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, Arboriculture, or related to Grounds Maintenance.
• Desire to work outdoors, and a passion for a successful green industry career.
Work Hours:
To be determined by college need, and union bargaining agreement. All shifts are posted up to twice a year for requested shift preference. Landscape and Grounds shifts will begin the first pay period of April and November, and include a day shift and an afternoon shift.
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