As Essential Personnel, you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents
Job Summary
As Essential Personnel, you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents.
Grounds employees are essential to the overall success of Commencement (May) and Orientation and Move-in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available to work schedule and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
This position might require the use of and operation of aerial lifts or be willing and able obtain aerial lift certifications, operate, and work from various aerial lifts and heights.
Matching Summary
As Essential Personnel, you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Equipment maintenance
Snow and ice control
Asphalt or concrete work
Brick or stonework
Demolition
Grading and site cleanup
Lawn maintenance
Planting and related activities
Material and equipment moving
Digging holes and trenches
Spreading topsoil, gravel, sand, mulch
Hand-finishing grade
Applying chemicals
Operating light/heavy-duty vehicles
Operating grounds equipment
Wearing appropriate PPE
Wearing aerial lift harness
Working with a team
Nice-to-have
Exercising good judgment and discretion
Responding politely to customer inquiries
Projecting a professional image
Working well with the public and co-workers
Presenting a positive attitude
Being courteous, detailed oriented, self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy
Possessing strong organizational skills
Well-developed communication skills
Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals
Urgency to grow and improve
Key Requirements
High school degree or GED
Minimum of 3+ years of related experience preferred
State Driver’s license and insurable
Working knowledge of grounds maintenance and equipment operations