Campus Grounds & Equipment Technician

University of California; Maine; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement match

Paid leave

Tuition waiver

Job summary

The Groundskeeper at the University of New England maintains campus grounds on the Portland campus, performing mowing, fertilizing, planting, pruning, and seasonal outdoor tasks with power equipment.

The position requires a high school education with 2 years of grounds maintenance experience, ability to operate hand tools and heavy equipment, and a valid driver’s license; winter snow removal and safety compliance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school education desirable with 2 years of grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power equipment and grounds maintenance machinery.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Mow and fertilize lawns, plant and prune trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Remove weeds and brush with power equipment; seasonal grounds work.
• Maintain tools and equipment used in grounds work; perform heavy equipment operations.
• Snow and ice removal in winter; assist with outdoor construction tasks as needed.
• Ensure safety compliance and report hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Lawn & garden care

Heavy equipment operation

Tool and equipment maintenance

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Basic trades

Safety compliance

Tree/shrub care

Education

High school education desirable

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Grounds maintenance machinery

Job description

The Groundskeeper at the University of New England maintains campus grounds on the Portland campus, performing mowing, fertilizing, planting, pruning, and seasonal outdoor tasks with power equipment.

The position requires a high school education with 2 years of grounds maintenance experience, ability to operate hand tools and heavy equipment, and a valid driver’s license; winter snow removal and safety compliance are part of the role.