Grounds Person

Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City) • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Will ensure proper maintenance of assigned college grounds to reflect a positive image of the college. Will maintain an attractive, pleasant, and safe external environment at the college.

Requirements

• Knowledge in the use of pesticides, fungicides, turf chemicals and fertilizers.
• Knowledge in lawn care and landscaping.
• Skills in operation of standard lawn care and light construction equipment and vehicles.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination skills to perform grounds maintenance.
• Ability of lift in excess of 100 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, reach and walk to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to drive.
• Ability to handle extreme temperatures and harsh working conditions.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to communicate verbally, written form, voice, e-mail etc.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability by college carrier to drive college vehicles.
• Must pass background check.

Nice To Haves

• E.P.A. certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground maintenance of college property such as mowing lawns, trimming shrubs and snow removal, to keep grounds hazard-free and attractive.
• Perform landscaping duties such as planting and proper care of new and existing plants, installing and/or repairing retaining walls, edging, etc.
• Inspect, maintain, and properly store all tools and equipment.
• Inspect, repair and maintain sprinkler system as needed.
• Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment daily.
• Pick up litter, limbs, and debris and empty trash receptacles.
• Assist in facility use set-ups.
• This position is designated essential and may be called in for emergency situations, to include, but not limited to snow removal, structural failures, and natural disasters.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.

Benefits

• Wide array of benefits to faculty and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED