Grounds Technician

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Plant Operations for Grounds & Custodial Services, the Grounds Technician maintains the grounds for Northeast State Community College campuses and assists with the maintenance of equipment for grounds, custodial, and motor vehicle pool.

Responsibilities

• Grounds and Landscaping:
  • Mix soils in proportions for proper plant growth and drainage.
  • Determine the need to prune plants, shrubs, and trees; apply correct pruning techniques.
  • Inspect plants for diseases, pests, etc., and determine treatment procedures.
  • Mix and apply herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.
  • Cultivate and maintain flower beds.
  • Maintain grounds, streets, and sidewalks by mowing, clearing debris, patching asphalt and concrete, installing exterior signage, and painting parking and traffic markings.
  • Assist in the removal of snow in parking lots and sidewalks with the proper equipment.
  • Trim, rake, edge, weed, and perform other related tasks on all college properties.
  • Operate various equipment such as tractors, mowers, and weed eaters.
  • Construct new sidewalk areas.
  • Repair and paint outdoor fixtures.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Assist with maintaining fleet vehicles: changing oil, rotating tires, minor repairs, and cleaning vehicles interior and exterior.
  • Assist in the maintenance of custodial equipment: changing oil, replacing cords, troubleshooting, and cleaning.
  • Assist in the recycling of batteries, bulbs, paint, metal, and cardboard.
  • Help shop areas move heavy equipment or transport equipment that has been donated to the college.
• Additional Duties:
  • Assist the custodial department: checking bathrooms, cleaning windows, and special events.
  • Assist all campus sites: cleaning, hauling furniture and computers, installing signs, dispensers, etc.
  • Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work alone or in a group to complete a task.
• Willingness to perform the job with a sense of pride.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with all college constituents.
• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and squat, as well as the ability to grasp and handle.
• Ability to operate manual and power-driven equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance preferred.
• Ability to ride a mower for long periods of time.
• Ability to work around loud noise, chemicals, fumes, and dust.

Pay

$14.24 - $16.54 hourly, dependent on experience and education.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Travel required to all campus sites as needed.