Grounds Event Lead

University of New Hampshire•Keene, NH

7d•$18 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Keene State College Facilities Services invites applications for a Grounds Event Lead to support all campus events, linked to students, staff, athletics, and off campus groups and serve as the primary Grounds Dept. contact in the supervisor's absence. This is a full-time year-round benefitted position. Duties/Responsibilities Assist the Supervisor as Primary Grounds Department Contact in the Supervisor’s Absence (15%) Responsibilities include prioritizing and delegating responsibilities for requests for assistance including work order requests, ensuring completion of all assigned work orders in a timely manner, providing follow-up with work order originators, assistance and direction of student help, working collaboratively with campus constituents, direct Grounds Dept. resources and personnel as needs arise, serve as point of contact for all event set-ups requiring Grounds Dept. Worker – Grounds Liaison (15%) Responsibilities include receiving and responding to calls for assistance of the Grounds Dept., communicating with appropriate persons or departments to resolve matters. This can range from benign to an emergency. Directly supervise and train student workers as assigned. Work Order Requests: Event Set-Ups and Planning (30%) Coordinate most office and furniture moves with those involved as well as with fellow ground workers. Assist in planning event layouts in spaces on campus. Coordinate event set-ups with catering as well as those responsible for the space that is being utilized. Maintenance of a Section of Campus (40%) Responsibilities currently include Keddy Hall, 361 Main St., The Commons, Pondside 3, Redfern Arts Center, Pondside 1, Pondside 2, 3 houses on Appleton. This includes seasonal landscape maintenance, mowing, pruning, snow/ice control. Planning and prioritization of work, training, supervision and coordination of student help, knowledge of required equipment and safety regulations and light maintenance of equipment. Other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Three years related experience
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Ability to obtain Defensive Driving Certification within first 6 months of employment
Ability to obtain forklift certification within first year of employment. (Can be provided and completed through KSC health and safety programs)
Ability to obtain an NHDOT medical card
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven communication skills, both oral and written
Basic computer skills needed for email, work order system, Microsoft Office Suite etc.
Supervisory and interpersonal relationship skills
Willingness to learn new skills/methods
Knowledge of the use of power tools and equipment of the trades
Position involves heavy lifting, working in a variety of workplace conditions and the ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
Post offer, pre-employment physical exam also required.
Weekend and call-in hours as required.
Complete KSC workshops on rider-mower safety, tree and shrub pruning techniques, workplace mgt. and others as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Additional years related experience that will contribute to departmental needs
Knowledge of KSC campus or other college university settings
Familiarity with work management systems.

Responsibilities

Assist the Supervisor as Primary Grounds Department Contact in the Supervisor’s Absence
Grounds Dept. Worker – Grounds Liaison
Work Order Requests: Event Set-Ups and Planning
Maintenance of a Section of Campus