Maintenance Equipment Operator

Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Campus

Title:

Maintenance Equipment Operator I

State

Job Title:

Maintenance Equipment Operator I

Department:
Facilities and Operations

Job Code: H13 X33

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Funding:

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Timeframe: 52 Weeks

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Regular Days Off:
Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received:
Receives direct and indirect supervision from the Director of Facilities and Operations, Building Maintenance Supervisor I, Grounds, the Head of Grounds, and from other grounds workers or other employees of higher grade while assigned to grounds projects.

Supervision Exercised:
None

Salary: $1,932.56 Bi-Weekly

Maintenance Equipment Operators work under exposure to adverse weather conditions and environmental hazards such as noise, fumes and gases. In the performance of duties one may be required to endure physical stamina and endurance alongside manual dexterity and the ability to lift and/or move heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) for prolonged periods of time; work from ladders and scaffolds; may be required to climb trees and operate motor vehicles;

work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights, and may be subject to a standby (on call) work status.

The Maintenance Equipment Operator I operates heavy equipment used in excavating, grading, and other activities; performs grounds keeping and snow removal duties using various types of hand tools and motorized equipment; inspects equipment and performs some maintenance procedures; assists trades personnel.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Operates front-end loader to load trucks and to construct and maintain University grounds, including athletic fields and roads, and to assist with snow removal, tree work, and other projects.
• Uses pay-loader to move University-owned equipment, property, furniture, trash.
• Operates chainsaw to clear trees and brush on University property.
• Uses power equipment to perform grounds keeping duties: spreads fertilizer; mows lawns; trims edging; grooms baseball, softball, and tennis courts; uses pesticides for weed control; reseeds lawns; lays turf; blows grass clippings.
• Repairs roads; installs sidewalks; sands roads and walks; plows snow.
• Picks up trash; empties trash barrels; hauls debris.
• Transplants trees and shrubs; prunes trees; clears brush; rakes leaves; plants flowers.
• Inspects equipment, tools, trucks, and tractors; performs preventive maintenance and makes minor repairs.
• Maintains and repairs lawn irrigation systems.
• Assists other trades personnel, such as electricians, carpenters, and painters.
• Uses heavy equipment owned by University while working in cooperation with outside contractors hired for special projects.
• Assist with setup of outside events including, but not limited to relocation of tables, chairs, tents, fire pits or any other required equipment as needed.

See also the Massachusetts Department of Personnel Administration Job Specifications for Maintenance Equipment Operator Series.

• Knowledge of the types and characteristics of motor vehicles.
• Skill in the operation of motor vehicles and heavy power-oriented equipment used in excavating, grading and related construction and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of the types, uses, and characteristics of heavy equipment used in excavating, grading, and related construction activities.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in the operation of motor vehicles and heavy power-operated equipment used in excavating, grading and related construction activities.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures relative to heavy power-operated equipment used in excavating, grading and related construction activities.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand held power tools.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of snow removal and ice control equipment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to make decisions and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Skill in using hand held power tools, such as trimmers, power tools, chain saws, and other tools of the trade.
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