Grounds Person

Classification

Minimum Pay

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

• Performs ground maintenance of college property such as mowing lawns, trimming shrubs and snow removal, to keep grounds hazard-free and attractive.
• Performs landscaping duties such as planting and proper care of new and existing plants, installing and/or repairing retaining walls, edging, etc.
• Inspects, maintains, and properly stores all tools and equipment.
• Inspects, repairs and maintains sprinkler system as needed.
• Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment daily.
• Picks up litter, limbs, and debris and empty trash receptacles.
• Assists in facility use set-ups.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.

Monday - Friday

Spring, Summer, Fall Hours: 11:00am- 7:30pm

Winter Hours: 2:00pm- 10:30pm

This is an on-premise position at Fort Omaha Campus

• Knowledge in the use of pesticides, fungicides, turf chemicals and fertilizers.
• Knowledge in lawn care and landscaping.
• Skills in operation of standard lawn care and light construction equipment and vehicles.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination skills to perform grounds maintenance.
• Ability of lift in excess of 100 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, reach and walk to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to drive.
• Ability to handle extreme temperatures and harsh working conditions.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to communicate verbally, written form, voice, e-mail etc.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One-year related work experience.

• Valid driver’s license and insurability by college carrier to drive college vehicles.
• Must pass background check.

• This position is categorized as “designated”, as it pertains to temporary College closures or adverse conditions.

• E.P.A. certification preferred.