GROUNDS EQUIP OPERATOR, SR
About The Position
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Grounds Equipment Operator, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative team that supports the care, maintenance, and preservation of Duke University’s diverse landscapes—including our grounds, gardens, golf course, and forests. Minimum Requirments Education Work requires the ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education. Experience Work requires one year experience in grounds equipment operation. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Ability to work outdoors required. Be Bold. What You’ll Do: Operate street sweeper to sweep Duke University streets, roads and parking lots. Operate tractor with front end loader to move dirt, brush, trash and other material and to transplant trees, shrubs and hedges. Operate backhoe to dig ditches and holes. Operate farm-type tractor to maintain lawns, roads, walks, and fairways, building and maintain roads and fire breaks. Operate truck rated at greater than 10,000 pounds gross capacity to haul material in grounds, gardens, golf course and forests maintenance. Perform routine maintenance onequipment as required; determine when equipment is in need of repair and inform appropriate authorities. Perform duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Requirements
- Work requires the ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.
- Work requires one year experience in grounds equipment operation.
- Ability to work outdoors required.
Responsibilities
- Operate street sweeper to sweep Duke University streets, roads and parking lots.
- Operate tractor with front end loader to move dirt, brush, trash and other material and to transplant trees, shrubs and hedges.
- Operate backhoe to dig ditches and holes.
- Operate farm-type tractor to maintain lawns, roads, walks, and fairways, building and maintain roads and fire breaks.
- Operate truck rated at greater than 10,000 pounds gross capacity to haul material in grounds, gardens, golf course and forests maintenance.
- Perform routine maintenance onequipment as required; determine when equipment is in need of repair and inform appropriate authorities.
- Perform duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Duke University provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
