Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary

Position Overview

Employees in the Certified Grounds Maintenance
- Temporary position perform four season maintenance duties on the campus grounds and related equipment and structures. This is a union position.

Days/

Hours:

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Must have ability to flex schedule based on needs such as emergency and weather-related changes. This position will work up to 40 hours per week with an anticipated end date of October 31, 2026.

The full-scale wage for the Certified Grounds Maintenance
- Temporary position is $29.21 per hour. New employees will be hired with a one-year training period. At the start of the training period, wages are reduced by $2.00 per hour from the base classification rates. Employees will receive a $1.00 per hour increase after six months, and another $1.00 per hour increase after twelve months.

• Capable of performing all duties related to the maintenance and improvement of College grounds, including turf, landscape plantings and structures, walks, roads, and athletic fields on a year-round basis.
• Maintenance, accurate record keeping of service intervals, and routine trouble shooting and repair of related equipment. Identify needs for periodic and major equipment repair and maintenance.
• Adaptability to flex work schedule and temporary schedule changes, particularly for snow removal, storm damage, flooding, and other emergencies or special events.

Required:

• Minimum high school graduate or GED.
• Additional education, training or continuing education is required in turf maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, landscape construction and/or irrigation.
• Required to have two industry certifications (as approved by the supervisor). Some examples include:
• MNLA Certified Professional
• MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category A, E & P
• MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category F aquatics
  • Must obtain A,E & P prior to F
• Certified Irrigation Technician
• DNR Certified Tree Inspector
• ISA Certified Arborist
• Minimum two-years full time, year-round employment in institutional, municipal, sports turf, golf or commercial grounds maintenance, including operation of hand and riding maintenance equipment.
• Training and experience in operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of related equipment.
• Energized, positive, outgoing attitude with personal growth goals. A belief in the importance of a positive customer/client experience.
• Strong attention to detail and an organized, self-starter.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Possessing and maintaining a valid Minnesota driver’s license and insurability as determined by the College insurance provider.

• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical screening exam, administered by a provider contracted by the College, including physically able to lift/carry 50 pounds repetitively on an occasional basis.

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.

Note:

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO

Employer:

We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including: A generous pension plan with a 10% employer contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 25 annual leave days, 8 paid holidays, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year’s. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.

A dependent tuition program after six years of service.