Yard Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Reports To: Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition :req
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Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: M-F 7:00am-11:00am

Number of Openings: 1

Performs duties and otherwise assists in the care and maintenance of College grounds and buildings at assigned locations. Work isoften performed in harsh outdoor weather environments including sun, heat,cold, snow, wind, rain, etc.

• Mow and fertilize turf, apply pesticide, and perform general grounds maintenance. Operates the necessary equipment needed for these tasks including, but not limited to, riding lawn mower, tractor, front end loader, back hoe, dump truck, roller, power sprayer, stump grinder, cherry picker, vehicle trailer and various other utility vehicles with attachments.
• Removes snow from roadways, parking lots, walkways, and building entrances. Operate the necessary equipment needed for these tasks including, but not limited to snowplow truck, salt spreader, front end loader, MT trackless vehicle (or “sidewalk” machine), snowblower, hand shovel.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain grounds equipment, tools and vehicles. Follow basic maintenance procedures as listed in each equipment operator’s manual. Basic tasks include but are not limited to: checking fluids, lubricating wear points, sharpening mower blades, adjusting mower deck height, calibrating spreaders/sprayers, etc. Report any equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Collect and dispose rubbish daily.
• Weed eradication (spraying & pulling), fertilizing, reseeding and watering of turf.
• Install and maintain flower beds including edging, mulching, planting, and weeding.
• Install, maintain, transplant, and remove shrubs, hedges, trees and other plantings.
• Maintain and repair athletic fields. Measure and paint (or chalk) lines as needed.
• Operate and adjust turf irrigation systems.
• Paint outdoor items including but not limited to: curbs, crosswalks, posts, and traffic marking lines in parking areas and pavement.
• Maintain and repair sidewalks, secondary roads, and parking lots.
• Works under the direction of Maintenance Mechanic(s) on large projects as required.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position.
• Access and utilizes College-prescribed software programs, including but not limited to training, email, payroll, and maintenance management system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Two (2) years of work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds including turf and flower beds.
• Two (2) years of work experience in operation of various types of grounds keeping and snowplowing equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to properly use related equipment.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work and safety instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
• Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.
• Must be able to meet College insurability requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community.

• Associate’s degree in a job-related field.
• Experience snow plowing in a commercial environment.
• Experience in pruning trees and shrubs.
• Experience with electronic work order system.
• Trade license or certification.
• LTO (Lift-Truck-Operator) license.
• Ability to perform work in welding.
• Completed vocational or apprenticeship program.

Must be able to occasionally climb or balance, taste and smell. Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. Must be able to frequently reach with hands and arms. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be able to occasionally work in wet or humid conditions, work in high places, work with toxic or caustic chemicals and bio-hazards.

Must be able to frequently work with fumes or airborne…