Grounds Services Technician

Position Information

General Information Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number GST001 NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN04 Classification Title Grounds Services Technician - Advanced Working Title Grounds Services Technician Salary Range $34,177 - $42,721 Anticipate Hiring Range $34,177 - $37,500 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Unit Grounds Work Schedule 6 : 30 am 3 : 00 pm;

Monday Friday (1st Monday in October through last Friday in April).

6 : 00 am 2 : 30 pm; Monday Friday (1st Monday in April through last Friday in September).

Occasional O.T. and weekend hours are possible.

This position is designated as mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, the incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position The Grounds Services Technician will assist in maintaining the University facilities in good working order, and maintaining an overall pleasant working, teaching, and learning environment.

This position is to support the associated grounds and landscaping requirements due to the development of expanded highly maintained landscaped areas of campus.

This includes all procedures associated with turf / landscape maintenance including herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilization treatments which require the basic knowledge of materials, elemental horticulture, and the skill to fulfill these duties : litter control, weed control, trimming of undergrowth and pruning of trees, rip rap and erosion repair, upkeep of the drainage structures and snow and ice removal along walkways and steps.

Based on the needs and demands of the campus regarding lawncare services, this position will also serve as a back-up assistant in different areas on campus as a Floater.

Minimum Education / Experience Required Minimum Qualifications :

Some knowledge of grounds keeping procedures is preferred, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

University Preferred Qualifications :

Graduation from high school, or completion of its equivalency, and two ( 2) years of related grounds experience is preferred. Essential Job Duties

• Perform daily tasks to include : litter control, equipment operation, weed eating, edging, blowing, mowing, seeding and fertilizing, installation, watering, irrigation operation and repair, pruning, pesticide application, riding mowers, tree removal, operation of the backhoe and skid steer, storm clean up and snow removal.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning and regular saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes, as well as power lawnmowers, chain saws, snow blowers, and electric clippers.

May use heavier equipment such as tractors and other vehicles.

• Operate machines and equipment such as trucks, tractors, and other gardening and grounds maintenance-type equipment.
• Perform more advanced grounds operations including but not limited to aerating, over-seeding, mowing, and fertilizing with tractors and other specialized equipment.
• Use irrigation methods and control systems to adjust the amount of water consumption and reduce waste.
• Based on the needs and demands of the campus regarding lawncare services, this position will also serve as a back-up assistant in different areas on campus as a Floater.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Assisting general services specialists with daily tasks and project work including moving furniture & event set up, irrigation work, arborist work, and assisting the grounds mechanic.
• Perform other duties as assigned and / or delegated to support all operations.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training / Education

• 2 years experience in progressive grounds / landscape maintenance fieldwork is preferred.
• An understanding of pruning / plant care techniques.
• Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Graduation from high school, or completion of its equivalency, and two (2) years of related grounds experience is preferred.

Selected candidates must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

• Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification(s).
• A valid driver’s license is required, or the ability to obtain . The Grounds Service Technician operates assigned vehicles on and / or off-campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver’s license upon appointment to the position.

Work Location FM - Grounds Posting date 02 / 28 / 2024 Closing date 08 / 28 / 2024