Grounds Technician, Facilities

Greeley•Greeley, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Technician position is a full-time, non-exempt role within the Facilities department, responsible for a variety of tasks related to grounds maintenance. This includes the application of fertilizers and pesticides, maintenance of irrigation systems, trimming trees and shrubs, preparation of athletic fields, moving furniture and equipment, completing work orders, performing preventive maintenance, and repairing playground equipment, turf, and native grass areas. The role operates under the general supervision of the Grounds Department Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Valid Colorado driver's license
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, light trucks, and tractors
Ability to service and make repairs to ground power equipment
Ability to perform strenuous labor in all types of weather
Ability to apply pesticides
Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions
Ability to follow established safety practices
Ability to perform all functions of the position
Regular attendance is required for this position

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in the application of pesticides, fertilizers, and/or sprinkler system maintenance

Responsibilities

Application of fertilizers and pesticides
Maintenance of irrigation systems
Trimming trees and shrubs
Preparation of athletic fields
Moving furniture and athletic equipment
Completing assigned Work Orders
Preventive maintenance and repair of playground equipment, turf, and native grass areas
Operates and efficiently uses tractor and attachments for mowing, fertilizing, and spraying operations
Operates light duty vehicles
Makes repairs and adjustments to mowers and equipment
Conducts general trash clean-up around school buildings
Maintains sidewalks and curbs, trimming shrubs and trees with power edger or hand tools
Uses utility equipment, i.e., tillers, cultivators, mulchers, trenching machines, etc.
Assists in the installation of fences, gates, signs, and athletic equipment
Assists in the installation and repair of sprinkler systems
Assists in laying and marking of athletic fields
Assists in planting of trees, shrubs and lawns
Moves furniture and school supplies between sites
Performs general labor tasks such as ditch digging, cement work, jack hammering, tree removal, etc.
May be responsible for watering lawns and shrubs, using sprinklers and/or water hose
Performs work according to printed information on the Facilities Department work order system
Removes snow
Assists with emergencies
Performs other duties as assigned