Grounds Equipment Operator
About The Position
Virginia Military Institute is excited to announce that we are accepting Internal applications for our Full-Time Grounds Equipment Operator in Facilities Maintenance. Job Responsibilities Include: • Operating trucks, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, mowers, snowplows and other equipment related to preventive and corrective maintenance. • Responding to emergencies as needed during and after hours to include snow and ice removal. • Performing manual labor with members of grounds crew in the maintenance of grounds and facilities when there is no need for heavy equipment operation. • Monitoring security of equipment and facilities, reporting unusual conditions to supervisor.
Requirements
- Working skill in the use of hand tools
- Ability to operate motor vehicles
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor
- Ability to work from heights; preferred
- JLG Lift and Bucket Truck certificate (required within 6 months from date of employment)
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma/GED
- Knowledge of arithmetic, units of measure and equipment maintenance
- Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
- Operating trucks, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, mowers, snowplows and other equipment related to preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Responding to emergencies as needed during and after hours to include snow and ice removal.
- Performing manual labor with members of grounds crew in the maintenance of grounds and facilities when there is no need for heavy equipment operation.
- Monitoring security of equipment and facilities, reporting unusual conditions to supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
