Under the direct supervision of the Grounds Crew Leader, performs skilled grounds maintenance manual labor using a variety of power equipment, utility carts, tractors, light utility trucks and dump trucks.
PART TIME HOURS: 24 HOURS/WEEK - WEEKEND POSITION
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates power mowers, tractors, light trucks, dump trucks, trailers, edgers, clippers and other handheld power tools used in the grounds maintenance industry
- Inspects and maintains equipment and machines following a preventative maintenance program
- Lays sod; waters grounds; rakes; picks up paper and other debris from assigned areas, installs landscaping and repairs roads
- Assists in the maintaining and set-up of various athletic fields for NCAA regulated play and intramural sporting events
- Maintains an effective working relationship, both inter and intra-departmentally
- Responds to building and grounds complaints, remedies problems and keeps constituents informed in a timely manner
- Effectively plans and performs in a multi-task environment and meets self or pre-imposed objectives and deadlines
- Exercise the use of independent judgement
MINIMUM EDUCATION: HS diploma or equivalent
Required Skills
- Effective oral and writing skills
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the turf maintenance industry
- Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work in adverse environmental conditions
- Skills in the operation of light trucks, tractors and mowing equipment
- Ability to work independently and maintain accurate data logs, records and information sheets
- Ability to effectively interact and communicate with others
Salary Grade: 1
Required Experience