Facilities - Yards and Grounds Technician I

Vermeer Corporation • Pella, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business. In this role you will assist in a wide range of duties in campus beautification and maintenance. We’re looking for a motivated individual who enjoys working with their hands to ensure the grounds are attractive and safe.

Requirements

• Up to two years’ experience in lawn care or agriculture.
• Basic mechanical skills for tool maintenance.
• Flexible work schedule to include nights and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to obtain chemical applicator license.
• Willingness to run heavy equipment.
• Standing: Continuously
• Sitting: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral
• Twisting: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Bending - trunk: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 25 degree flex and 30 degree extension for up to 2 minutes)
• Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Pushing: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• LH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• Horizontal Lift: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

Responsibilities

• Maintain Vermeer property lawns including plant care, weed control, and debris removal.
• Install/maintain elements of landscaping, trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• Perform basic maintenance on lawn care equipment and tools.
• Maneuver a snow blower, shovel, and/or salt spreader to remove snow.
• Assist in set-ups and tear downs of furniture and displays for events and office moves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed