Key Responsibilities
- The Grounds Maintenance Technician may be expected to perform any or all of the following essential functions:
- Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including tractors, trucks, mowers, dump trucks, man lifts, and skid loaders with attachments.
- Perform routine landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and planting.
- Conduct seasonal maintenance activities, including snow and ice removal, salting of walkways and parking lots, and leaf collection.
- Assist in campus beautification projects, including landscape design, brick and block placement, concrete repairs, and drainage installation.
- Haul trailers and transport landscaping materials as needed.
- Operate power tools and equipment such as chainsaws, overhead saws, and grinders.
- Support maintenance of tools and machinery, including minor repairs, welding, fabrication, and painting of equipment.
- Aid in parking lot striping and traffic signage maintenance.
- Participate in construction and facilities repair projects under direction.
- Perform general clean-up of campus grounds, including the collection and disposal of debris.
- Monitor and report hazardous conditions to appropriate personnel.
- Assist other Campus Facilities staff with various duties and special projects.
- Participate in project planning and execution as directed.
- Adhere to OSHA and college safety protocols and complete all required safety training.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the College’s mission and operations.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge:
- Proficient in the safe operation of motorized groundskeeping equipment, including snowplows, skid steers, and backhoes/excavators.
- Understanding of occupational hazards and safety practices related to grounds maintenance and equipment operation.
- Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance procedures, construction materials, and landscaping techniques.
Skills:
- Skilled in operating and maintaining a variety of landscaping and heavy equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude for tool maintenance and equipment repair.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic literacy and comprehension skills to follow written instructions and interpret simple diagrams.
Abilities:
- Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Read and interpret simple technical drawings or schematics.
- Physically capable of performing duties that require climbing, lifting, bending, walking long distances, and working in various weather conditions.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Perform tasks involving physical labor, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive motions.
Work Schedule (a full-time, 12-month in-person position)
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (possible variations, such as occasional evening or weekend work depending on the organizational events) This position is paid on a biweekly basis at an hourly rate of $10.00.
Stillman College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
