Groundsperson; mon,1st Job Houghton Michigan USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Position: Groundsperson (12 mon, 1st)
Location: Houghton

Summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking a grounds person for our Facilities management department. They are to maintain and improve University grounds including turf, streets, parking lots and subsurface infrastructure; move equipment and furniture; transport incoming and outgoing freight shipments; set up furnishings and equipment at special events; and assist and work with Operators and Trades personnel on a wide variety of projects.

Responsibilities

and Essential Duties

Perform a wide variety of skilled work in the operation of all light‑duty equipment including, but not limited to the following:
Pick‑up Truck with or without a plow;
Utility Work Machines with or without plow, salt/sand broadcaster, snow blower, or broom;
Riding Lawn Mower.

Perform a wide variety of skilled work in the operation of hand‑held tools and equipment including, but not limited to the following:
Weed Trimmer/Edger;
Leaf Blower;
Air Compressor;
Push Lawn Mower;
Power Broom;
Snow Blower.

Be responsible for general operating and light maintenance of equipment and machines including oil changes, greasing, filter changes, maintaining proper fluid levels and tire inflation.

Support the maintenance of campus sidewalks and roadways, including pavement patching and replacement, installation of signage, maintenance of safety barriers, snow removal, and sand/salt treatment.

Be responsible for connecting hoses to exterior spigots and placing and positioning sprinklers at select areas on campus to ensure that areas are sufficiently irrigated and maintained.

Support the maintenance and upkeep of campus grounds, including applying seed, fertilizer, and soil amendments; turf repair; lawn mowing; tree trimming, removal, and planting; and raking and leaf collection.

Be able to work from general assignment and proceed with minimum supervision or direction from others.

Assist Operators and Trades personnel with maintenance of various types of equipment and building facilities and infrastructure as necessitated by daily operations.

Project implementation support through organizing work assignments and coordinating with Equipment Operators to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget.

Be responsible for housekeeping, sanitation, and safety in assigned Grounds break, storage, shop, and work areas.

Report all safety‑related concerns to supervisor.

Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.

Apply safety‑related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

High School diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Must possess appropriate valid driver's license(s) and a satisfactory driving record.

Required Experience

One year experience, within the last three years, in the performance of landscaping and groundskeeping including turf maintenance, tree and shrub planting and maintenance, walkway/roadway maintenance, snow removal, and equivalent tasks.
One year experience, within the last three years, in the operation and maintenance of light‑duty equipment including pickup trucks with snow plows, riding lawn mowers, utility work machines/utility task vehicles, and equivalent mobile equipment.

Desirable

Education and/or Experience

Experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment including, but not limited to:
Wheel Loader, Tandem‑Axle Dump Truck, Sander Truck with an under‑blade, Motor Grader, Bulldozer, Backhoe, Sno Go, All‑terrain Fork‑Lift, Sewer Jetter Truck, Bucket Truck.
Experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment including, but not limited to:
Pick‑up Truck Mounted, Sander Turf Sweeper, Street Sweeper, Skid‑steer, Farm Tractor.
Experience in the operation of hand‑held tools and equipment including, but not limited to:
Chain Saw, Masonry Sa, Welding/Cutting Torch.
Ability to read and work from blueprints, sketches, and schematic drawings.
Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with B endorsement.
Possession of a Commercial Pesticide…

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