Campus Grounds & Maintenance Specialist

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University seeks a flexible campus maintenance worker to perform groundskeeping, snow removal, vehicle operation, and general upkeep.

You will assist skilled tradespersons, train others, report hazards, and help maintain cleanliness of work areas on campus in Ypsilanti, MI. This full-time role requires reliability and teamwork and will support campus facilities and operations.

Qualifications

• Maintains campus landscapes and grounds by performing routine tasks as specified.
• Cooperates with team to complete assignments on time.
• Observes safety practices while operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus landscapes: prune, weed, seed, mow, trim, water.
• Cultivate trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants.
• Maintain campus streets, walks, and parking lots; patch and seal joints and cracks; repaint lines.
• Seasonal snow and ice removal using sanding, salting, sweeping, or equipment.
• Install and maintain traffic and pedestrian signs and related controls.
• Operate and adjust hand and motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Paint dumpsters, posts, equipment, signage, rails and related items.
• Collect, haul, and dispose of refuse.
• Coordinate work assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Move and transport furniture, supplies, equipment, and machinery; load/unload trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas and tools/equipment.
• Assist skilled tradespersons as assigned.
• Report damage or hazards to supervisor.
• Train others in essential duties.
• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Job description

Eastern Michigan University seeks a flexible campus maintenance worker to perform groundskeeping, snow removal, vehicle operation, and general upkeep.

You will assist skilled tradespersons, train others, report hazards, and help maintain cleanliness of work areas on campus in Ypsilanti, MI. This full-time role requires reliability and teamwork and will support campus facilities and operations.