GROUNDS - Groundskeeper-Mechanical

Job Classification

  Hourly Full-time (35-40)

Position summary

Perform a variety of duties in the development and maintenance of the arboretum and campus grounds.  Operates and maintains equipment in the performance of job duties. Responsible for the maintenance and general beautification of grounds including: gardens, landscapes, sports fields, lawn, trees, and hardscaped areas. Inspects campus for landscaping needs and addresses them accordingly. 

Qualifications summary

A broad knowledge of landscape tools and equipment, there maintenance and repair. This includes but is not limited to knowledge about: tractors, skid steers, lawn mowers, snow plows, utility vehicles, golf carts, and two cycle equipment. Knowledge of Landscape materials, plants, trees, and Irrigation 


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

The individual performing these duties should be able to do them without direct supervision.
Duties:

1. Mows lawns with lawn mowers


2. Helps to repair and maintain irrigation system


3. Maintains Andrews University Grounds equipment, tools, and machinery in proper working condition.


4. Trimming of trees and shrubs.


5. Plants flowers and landscape plants as needed.


6. Able to attain a commercial pesticide applicators license


7. Fertilizes lawns


8. Operates chain saw, and tree pruning and removal equipment.


9. Operates Snow Removal equipment


10. Available to work on an on call basis to include: weekends, evenings, and Sabbath emergencies


11. Performs any other duties as assigned

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise student employees to include training, planning, assigning and directing work.
Be of the mindset of mentoring employees under supervision. And, should be able lead in a way that sets a good example, promotes teamwork, and encourages a positive and efficient work environment.

 

Qualifications

Mechanically Inclined with at least one year experience in equipment maintenance
High school Diploma, GED or Equivalencypreferably a degree in Horticulture or a related field
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Basic understanding and knowledge of grounds keeping techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
Experience preferred in driving tractor, forklift, backhoe, scissor lift, dump truck, and mowing equipment.
Ability to critically assess campus landscape and trees, and make suggestions for the betterment of the campus grounds.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read and work from architectural drawings
Ability to learn and use campus software programs

Interpersonal interactions

The applicant must be comfortable working with a very diverse cultural and ethnic group. This includes: students, faculty, Staff, community members, and many other groups.
All persons are to be treated with respect and dignity. 

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds. The employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment to include:  Steel toe and Non-slippery shoes, eye protection, ear protection, respirator or dust mask, hard hats, sunglasses, gloves, face shield, and rubber boots.

Work environment

Grounds maintenance requires working outside in inclement weather. Snow removal is a requirement of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, and ice).The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate, but can become loud when using grounds maintenance equipment. The employee will be expected to handle pesticides and treat them with proper caution.