WAE Mobile Equipment Operator - Light

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Job Posting Title

WAE Mobile Equipment Operator - Light

Position Type

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department

LSUE BA - PPOM - Grounds (Bert M McCoy Jr. (00006725))

Work Location

LSU - Eunice

Pay Grade

Job Description

The grounds maintenance and landscaping unit is a component of the Facility Services Department. Its mission is to properly and safely maintain and beautify LSUE's campus which comprises of approximately I 00 acres of land.

Numerous trees, shrubs, flower beds and manicured lawns are positioned throughout the campus. Other key areas and focal points that require detailed attention include the Chancellor's residence lawn, the athletic fields, two primary boulevard entrances to the campus, decorative fountain, clock tower plaza, courtyards, etc.

In addition to this primary mission, this unit also provides support to the overall Facility Service Department in the area of special event setups, campus deliveries and the maintenance of the motor pool fleet, which includes approximately 20 vehicles.

The role of the person filling the Mobile Equipment Operator Light position, is to operate and provide general maintenance to the associated equipment needed to maintain and beautify the campus along with other duties as outlined below.

60% - Equipment Operator

Operate all equipment enumerated for the Mobile Equipment Operator Light, as necessary along with associated general maintenance functions as follows :

• Operate 20 horsepower rotary mowers.
• Operate various utility tractors and vehicles such as 2x4 & 2x6 Gators. Man Lift, etc.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels, replacing oil & filters, replacing belts, sharpening / replacing blades, keeping equipment clean and in safe operating condition, etc

30% - General Maintenance

• Routine general inspections, maintenance, cleaning, etc., to motor pool and shop vehicles
• Pressure wash exterior of buildings
• Edging, weed eating, blowing off grass & other debris from sidewalks, entrances of buildings, parking lots, etc.
• Spraying weed killer around buildings, light poles, ditches, etc.
• Trimming all low-lying tree limbs, shrubs, picking up branches, debris, etc.
• Picking up & properly disposing all exterior garbage receptacles on campus.

10% - Other

• Transport, setup and breakdown tables, chairs, stages, tents, etc., for designated functions on and off campus for events such as commencement, special banquets, meetings, festivals, etc.
• Deliver various pieces of equipment, furniture, paper, supplies, miscellaneous packages, etc., from the central receiving warehouse to appropriate locations on campus.
• Paint offices, classrooms, BY apartments, etc., during winter & rainy season.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

NOTE

May be required to possess a valid Louisiana driver's license or commercial driver's license.

Special and / or Physical Qualifications :

Ability to work outdoors in any temperatures

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work independently

Additional Job Description

Special Instructions

A classified WAE appointment is a temporary appointment of an employee to fill a position in the classified service for a limited period of time and hours in order to address filling the position in a regular manner, or to address an emergency or work overload situation.

The classified WAE appointment shall not exceed 1245 hours worked in any 12-month period. The classified WAE appointment is not eligible for state benefits, leave earning, overtime, or paid holidays.

Posting Date

September 28, 2021

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) :

Additional Position Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

• Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance;
• flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions;

training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Essential Position (Y / N) :

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU's Diversity Statement and Roadmap.

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HCM Contact Information

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed [email protected]