Grounds & Facilities Worker

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds & Facilities Worker responsibilities include but are not limited to office moves, furniture moves, event setups, pickup and delivery of items from dock and to and from other campus locations; maintaining lawns, landscape, leaf clean-up, sidewalks, parking lots and parking garage; trash and recycling pickup and disposal; snow removal and application of de-icing product. This role also involves exterior grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, planting, fertilizing, pruning, mulching, weeding, and pesticide application. It includes maintaining sidewalks and parking lots, removing debris, and emptying trash cans. The position requires the utilization of heavy equipment and performing preventive maintenance on grounds equipment. Additionally, the role involves interior facilities support, such as moving furniture, arranging event setups, conducting building upkeep, and performing minor painting and drywall repair. Environmental and operational support includes ensuring the cleanliness and appearance of facilities, removing inappropriate markings, and performing hazardous material cleanup. The position also requires assisting the Police Department during emergencies and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)
Possession of or ability to obtain required Forklift Operator’s Certificate within 180 days of employment
Must possess the Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator license within 180 days of employment
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate

Responsibilities

Office moves, furniture moves, event setups, pickup and delivery of items from dock and to and from other campus locations
Maintaining lawns, landscape, leaf clean-up, sidewalks, parking lots and parking garage
Trash and recycling pickup and disposal
Snow removal and application of de-icing product
Mows, trims, blows, edges, aerates and overseeds
Plants, waters, fertilizes, prunes, mulches, weeds; maintains plant beds, shrubs and trees; performs leaf blowing and removal
Applies pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides
Patches potholes, stripes lots, installs signs and performs general cleaning responsibilities to maintain sidewalks and parking lots; maintains flags
Removes debris from walks, lawns, plant beds and parking lots; empties trash cans and picks up loose trash on campus grounds and parking lots
Utilizes heavy equipment including forklift, aerial lift, mowers, trucks, utility vehicles and tractors; power tools, blowers, weed eaters, hand tools, seasonal equipment, snow removal vehicles, snow blowers; performs preventive maintenance and repair of grounds equipment
Enters, fulfills, completes, and submits work orders in timely manner
Participates in snow removal as assigned; utilizes shovels, snow blowers, utility vehicles, tractors, salt spreaders and trucks for snow removal; cleans walkways, stairs, parking lots and roadways of ice and snow; applies de-icing products to various areas to melt ice and provide safe conditions
Moves office and conference room furniture (e.g. desks, chairs, cabinets, bookcases) within rooms, between buildings, regional learning centers and off campus locations
Arranges event setups for campus meetings, classroom activities, public events, or conferences (e.g. furniture, stage, equipment, tables, chairs)
Conducts regular and routine building upkeep duties to include but not limited to emptying recycle containers and ensuring buildings are in presentable condition (e.g. floor mats straight, white boards clean, chairs pushed in, etc.)
Paints small interior areas and exterior areas (e.g. offices, handrails, curbs) and does minor drywall repair as assigned
Utilizes forklift, box trucks, utility vehicles, cardboard baler, trash compactor, as directed; utilizes hand tools as necessary
Ensures cleanliness and appearance of facilities by monitoring classrooms, offices, lobbies, restrooms, administrative areas and reports all issues to Facilities supervisor or manager
Removes inappropriate markings, stickers, decals, advertisements, graffiti; performs safe cleanup, removal, and disposal of blood-borne pathogens and other infectious or hazardous materials
Performs emergency flood cleanup as assigned
Assists Police Department during building evacuations and emergencies
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community
Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required