Farm Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under moderate supervision, the Farm Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 maintains the facilities and grounds of Case Western Reserve University's 400-acre property. The Farm comprises nearly 200 acres of fields, over 200 wooded acres, and a trail system. The Farm facilities include indoor and outdoor spaces for teaching, research, agriculture, athletics, recreation, as well as residential space. With over 28 buildings at the Farm, the individual will identify and implement needed repairs and seasonal maintenance in a range of building types and uses.

Knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscaping is also necessary along with a willingness to learn more about ecological land management practices and safe handling of tractors and related equipment. Additional work areas include snow removal, special events assistance and vehicle and equipment maintenance. This is one of three full‑time positions that help maintain the farm property.

• Grounds maintenance: Includes areas that are wooded, trails, fields, fencing, ponds, recreation sites, the cross‑country course, research areas, landscaped beds and more. Operate farm tractors with mowers and other implements safely and correctly. Operate landscape and agricultural equipment, including but not limited to tractors, mowers, trimmers, pruning tools, log splitter, wood chipper, chainsaw, and snow blowers. Operating certification required where applicable.
  
  Perform landscaping and limited landscaping design as required. Plant, weed, mulch, string‑trim, mow, and maintain Farm property and natural areas for safety, aesthetics and use. Perform snow and ice removal including the clearing of all Farm walkways, building entrances, and emergency egress to maintain a safe and open environment. When necessary, assist with support of the composting and food production program operations.
  
  Perform general maintenance of grounds including debris removal, trash hauling, and special pick‑ups. Identify and assess disease or pest problems and grounds areas in need of repairs or remediation. (40%)
• Facilities maintenance: Includes event spaces, barns, food production buildings, classrooms, research spaces, offices and residences. Assist in the coordination of Farm improvement and repair projects performed by staff or contractors, depending on project complexity. Support painting, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry projects. Recognize the need for and perform routine or preventative maintenance and repairs on Farm building systems including: fire alarms, electrical systems, plumbing, boilers, and HVAC.
  
  Maintain familiarity and competency with the proper use and safety of basic hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment. Assist in light carpentry and tool maintenance such as nail gun, table saw, electric hand saws and other. Relay pertinent information to the Farm administration on problems that will need to be sent out to a contractor. Assist in meeting with contractors to review job scope.
  
  While some basic weekly cleaning is contracted out, other spaces are maintained by maintenance Farm staff, clean inside and outside facilities as directed. Keep mechanical room areas and any chemical and equipment storage clean, safe and orderly. (35%)
• Event Support: Prepare for events by setting up classrooms, meeting rooms and special event equipment. Clean inside and outside facilities as directed before and after special events, including removing waste and recycling as needed. Assist as directed with volunteer students or visiting groups. Assist with special event parking. (10%)
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance: Assist with maintenance and records of farm off‑road vehicles and other implements, maintain or repair landscape equipment, including but not limited to four types of tractors and their implements, skid steer, mowers, trimmers, pruning tools, log splitter, chainsaw, and snow blowers. Train others in the safe operation and proficient understanding of all machinery. (10%)

• Help create seasonal work schedules and plans. (2%)
• Help educate property guests on the Farm's rule and standard operating…