Yard Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday6am-2:30pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

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.

Dutiesand Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mow andfertilize turf, apply pesticide, and perform general grounds maintenance. Operates the necessary equipment neededfor these tasks including, but not limited to, riding lawn mower, tractor,front end loader, back hoe, dump truck, roller, power sprayer, stumpgrinder, cherry picker, vehicle trailer and various other utility vehicleswith attachments.
• Removesnow 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 tracklessvehicle (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, lubricatingwear points, sharpening mower blades, adjusting mower deck height,calibrating spreaders/sprayers, etc. Report any equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Collects and disposes rubbish daily.
• Weed eradication (spraying &pulling), fertilizing, reseeding and watering of turf.
• Install and maintain flower bedsincluding edging, mulching, planting, and weeding.
• Install, maintain, transplant, andremove 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 outdooritems including but not limited to: curbs, crosswalks, posts, and traffic markinglines in parking areas and pavement.
• Maintain and repair sidewalks,secondary roads, and parking lots.
• Work sunder the direction of Maintenance Mechanic(s) on large projects as required.
• Meetsall job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position.
• Accesses and utilizes College-prescribed software programs, including but not limited to training, email, payroll and maintenance management system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required

• Two (2) years of work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds includingturf and flower beds.
• Two (2) years of work experience in operation of various types of grounds keeping and snowplowing equipment
• Abilityto understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Abilityto properly use related equipment.
• Abilityto read and follow detailed work and safety instructions.
• Abilityto work independently.
• Skillsin 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 beable to meet College insurability requirements.
• Must beat least 18 years of age.
• Musthave sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community.

• Associate’sdegree in a job-related field.
• Experiencesnow plowing in a commercial environment
• Experience in pruning trees and shrubs.
• Experience with electronic work order system.
• Tradelicensure or certification.
• LTO(Lift-Truck-Operator) license.
• Abilityto perform work in welding.
• Completedvocational or apprenticeship program

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