The Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for all landscaping needs: tree and shrub pruning and trimming; campus irrigation systems; snow plowing and ice melting material application; operation of powered equipment ranging from chain saws to plow trucks, skid-steer loaders and tractors; make minor repair on grounds equipment; familiar with herbicides and appropriate application; available to work anytime necessary during inclement weather; etc.
Requisition ID:
Position Number: 00001405
Employee Group: CEBA
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks, Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 3:00PM
Compensation:
Benefits: Full-time
Reports to: Associate Director of Facilities - Operations
Posting Opens:
Posting Closes:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Experience in operating a snow plowing truck and snow removal equipment
- Operate skid-steer loader
- Operate all landscaping equipment ranging from powered lawnmowers to chain saws
- Responsible for campus grounds care, maintenance, and repair of lawns, shrubs, trees, weeding, plantings, including fertilization (applicator license strongly preferred), irrigation systems and associated lawn care and snow plowing equipment repair
- Plan, layout and organize work activities and assignments in conjunction with the Grounds Manager
- Provide maintenance and security of all equipment and furnishings
- Examine and monitor campus grounds on a routine basis
- Rake and remove grass, tree and shrub cuttings
- Experience in inspection and maintenance of trees and shrubs for damage from insects, pests and disease, including application of approved chemical treatment for damage control.
- Assist custodial and maintenance staff as directed
- Use of pallet jack
- Use of scissors lift
- Assist the custodial staff as directed
- Transport of equipment and furnishings by trailer or truck
- Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Educational Credentials
- High school degree or GED diploma required
Work Experience
- Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in working landscape maintenance, to include irrigation systems, and vehicle snow plowing required
Skills
- Must be able to use a variety of equipment designed for landscape maintenance and snow removal
- Must be able to use 4’; 6’; 8’; and 10’ ladders
- Must be able to use and operate a chain saw, an edger, weed whips, etc.
- Must be able to use and have knowledge of fertilization chemicals and dispensing systems
- Must be able to use gas and electric power sprayers
- Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email
- Must be able to drive a vehicle
Physical Demands
- Be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to climb ladders and operate lifts to accomplish work, and not be afraid of heights
- Must be able to stand and crouch for long periods of time, and be able to access all areas of campus, including roofs
Mental Demands
- Provide excellent customer service to staff, faculty, students and visitors to the college
- Must be flexible about the changing priorities of the work
- Team Player who Project a professional image including punctuality and good attendance record
Working Conditions
- GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
- Winter and summers schedules are predicated on environmental/weather concerns and may or may not be constant
- Work alone or with a team
- Work indoors and outdoors
- Work with or without heat and air conditioning
- Work outside in all kinds of weather