Groundskeeper II

Clovis Community College•Clovis, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Full-time positions at Clovis Community College are not remote positions and require a physical presence on campus to fulfill duties and college-related responsibilities. Under general supervision, supervise the performance of grounds maintenance functions and personnel including equipment repair and landscaping maintenance.

Requirements

Excellent time management and written and verbal communication skills.
Must be adaptable and flexible to accommodate changes in priorities.
Computer literacy and willingness to learn computer skills.
Position requires frequent to continuous standing, kneeling, climbing, and moving in the shop and the campus.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to extreme fluctuations in temperature and weather conditions.
Exposure to chemicals used in the control of pests and weed control.
Loud noises from equipment operation.
Frequently requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 75 lbs.
Occasional pushing and pulling of up to 100 lbs.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Six months of supervisory or leadership experience in grounds maintenance or construction landscaping.
Minimum one year experience in maintenance and repair of Rainbird, or similar, sprinkler systems.
Knowledge on mowing/ landscaping using industrial equipment.
Candidate must be able to pass a hands-on assessment.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma and two years’ experience in grounds maintenance or landscape construction is preferred.
One year of supervisory or leadership experience in grounds maintenance or construction landscaping.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and oversees groundskeeping operations by organizing tasks, guiding daily activities, and providing direction to staff while actively participating in moderately heavy manual work.
Work includes the care and maintenance of plants, shrubs, lawns, and the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
Work is performed outdoors with exposure to hazardous equipment and weather.
Coordinates landscape areas.
Coordinates in the design and implementation of landscaping.
Utilizes proper safety equipment and techniques to prevent personal injury and property damage.
On call for emergency maintenance and after hours, weekends, and holidays.
Mowing, edging, and trimming of grass area; collection of debris and weeds; planting beds; watering trees and shrubs; flowers and grass areas.
Train personnel in the proper use and handling of equipment and tractors.
Report hazards such as broken benches, etc.
Place barricades around hazard areas.
Repair and replace equipment, oil filters, blades, air filters and miscellaneous parts on lawn equipment and tractors.
Read landscaping and irrigation blueprints.
Perform other related duties as assigned.