Grounds Maintenance

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Grounds maintenance The Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for the upkeep of exterior grounds year round for scientific research sites, office buildings, and public visitor program. This position reports to the Mars Hill Facilities Manager. Physical work is a primary part of the job, primarily outdoors and often in inclement weather. RESPONSIBILITIES Snow Removal -- Road and walkway maintenance – snow removal both manual shoveling and with a truck or tractor, to ensure safety for both public and staff use.

Landscape maintenance – planting, mowing, irrigation repair, raking, shoveling Painting exterior & interior – offices, handrails, curbs, often on ladders and occasionally on scaffolding. Performs routine maintenance to equipment used in this position Maintain lighting – bulb replacement and cleaning of exterior lighting fixtures. Plumbing- basic plumbing clear clogged sinks & toilets, replace toilet flappers. Carpentry – Occasional door and window maintenance.

Bldg. maintenance- respond to staff request for minor repairs. Change air filters. Event setup and teardown, including on weekends. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned as part of a team and without supervision Basic computer skills – email correspondence and recording time REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS Snow Team – on call throughout the winter months Ability and willingness to do a wide variety of tasks and learn new skills.

Reliability - excessive tardiness or absenteeism will not be tolerated Ability to understand written and verbal communications and work independently or as a team following those directions. Understand and enforce safety procedures. Ability to operate mowers, tractors, snowplow, leaf blowers, chainsaws, weed-eaters and other related power equipment. Training will be provided. Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects (50lbs or more).

Advanced experience or knowledge in one or more of the follow categories will be a plus:
Landscaping, Irrigation, Tree Felling, Carpentry, Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC. Please be sure to address this in your cover letter. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous experience in facilities and/or grounds maintenance is preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS Work involves frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Mandatory – when snow is forecast this position will be on call and may be required to work extra time, including weekends and holidays.

Weekend hours will be required to support event setup and teardown Considerable physical activity, requires heavy physical work; bending, climbing ladders, lifting, pushing or pulling of objects more than 50 lbs. Physical work is a primary part of the job. Office moves, working with a partner to lift heavy items, involve moving desks and cabinets, can occur several times per year.

Work environment involves some exposure to hazard or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Mandatory - Work may require using a company vehicle to service remote locations, year round. Candidate must have or be able to obtain a valid AZ Driver’s license and have an excellent driving record. A Motor Vehicle department background check will be performed annually.

Serious violations will be grounds for immediate dismissal. No Smoking campus – due to the historic nature of our site all Lowell Observatory grounds and facilities are smoke-free, at all times. Status:
Regular, Full-time 40 hours a week

Schedule:

Standard workday is 7AM- 3:30PM but may vary depending on event schedule and Observatory needs. Expect more hours during periods of heavy snow. Morning availability required, during periods of heavy snow weekend work is required. Weekend work may be required for event support. Compensation $20.90 - $23 per hour. Depends on Experience; we also pay a bonus of $4/hr during heavy snow removal Benefit Eligible:
Yes
* FLSA Classification:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Location:

Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory’s Mars Hill Campus

To Apply:

Please send either a Lowell Standard Application…