Grounds Maintenance Specialist

4 days ago


GondrecourtleChâteau, Grand Est, United States Bethel College and Seminary Full time

Job Summary:

To take the lead in executing year-round campus grounds maintenance programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Executes specialized turfgrass maintenance programs for aeration, pesticide application, seeding, fertilization, and turf renovation for all non-athletic turf areas.
  • Participates in the execution of snow and ice control programs related to campus roads and parking lots.
  • Performs routine lawn mowing, trimming, and edging tasks for all non-athletic turf areas.
  • Maintains and repairs all irrigation systems for non-athletic turf areas.
  • Executes grounds programs pertaining to the planting and maintenance of all campus groundcovers, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
  • Oversees and directs the work of student employees.
  • Organizes and cleans grounds shop and storage areas.
  • Assists in the maintenance of grounds vehicles and equipment.
  • Assists in the preparation for, and grounds support of, events on the athletic fields.

Requirements:

  • Working knowledge of common methods of propagating, cultivating, maintaining, and repairing turfgrass.
  • Working knowledge of the equipment, products, and techniques used in the proper application of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals commonly used in the management of turfgrass.
  • Basic knowledge of accepted methods of propagating, cultivating, pruning, preparing soils for and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers.
  • Basic knowledge of the equipment, products, and techniques commonly used in snow and ice control operations in the upper Midwest.
  • Basic knowledge of the equipment, products, and techniques used in the scheduling, maintenance, and repair of underground irrigation systems.
  • Basic knowledge of the procedures used in the maintenance and repair of landscapes and paved areas.
  • Skill in the use and safe operation of medium to heavy-duty grounds maintenance vehicles and equipment, including commercial riding mowers, tractors, heavy-duty pickup trucks, skid loaders, and pickup truck snowplows.
  • Skill in the use and safe operation of small grounds maintenance tools and equipment, including push mowers, trimmers, chain saws, power tools, and hand tools.
  • Must be detail-oriented and have effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license; CDL (Commercial Driver's License) is preferred.
  • Must be able to obtain a Minnesota non-commercial pesticide applicator's license.
  • Must be able to work both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2-3 years of landscaping, turf management, or grounds maintenance experience.

Work Environment:

  • Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, performing heavy manual labor in all kinds of weather, occasionally in extreme weather conditions.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and move weights of up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical and safety information.
  • Must be able to work in standing, stooping, and kneeling positions for extended periods of time and must be able to work in a sitting position on a piece of equipment for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to safely handle chemicals such as automotive cleaners and solvents, fertilizers, and pesticides; must wear the appropriate protective equipment for handling such materials (gloves, goggles, splash guard, apron, etc.).

Salary:

$22.75/hour



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