Campus Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Eastern Michigan University Careers; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University Careers is seeking a versatile grounds maintenance worker to care for campus landscapes, including planting, pruning, mowing, irrigation and seasonal maintenance. The role supports the upkeep of trees, shrubs, grass and flowers across campus.

The position also covers maintaining campus streets and facilities, operating light and heavy equipment, performing snow removal when needed, and assisting trades personnel to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plant, prune, weed, seed, roll, rake, spray, sod, mow, trim, water, remove, transplant, fertilize and cultivate various trees, plants, grass, shrubs and flowers.
• Maintain Campus streets, walks, parking lots, and other facilities by cold patching holes, packing, grading, sealing joints and cracks, pointing lines and markings and cleaning catch basins.
• Remove snow and ice as assigned by sanding, salting, sweeping, chopping, shoveling, and/or operating snow removal vehicles and equipment.
• Construct, erect, dismantle, maintain, and store traffic and pedestrian control aids and signs.
• Operate and adjust hand and motorized equipment and vehicles such as rollers, mowers, vacuums, sweepers, tractors, loaders, trucks and other related vehicles and equipment.
• Paint dumpsters, posts, equipment, picnic tables, sign frames and cases, hand and guard rails and other items as assigned.
• Collect, haul and dispose of refuse.
• Assist in coordinating work assignments to ensure timely job completion.
• Move and transport furniture, supplies, equipment and machinery; load and unload trucks as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas and all tools, vehicles and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Assist skilled tradespersons as assigned.
• Report any damage, malfunction, irregularities and/or potential hazards in buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles or supplies to supervisor.
• Perform application of approved pesticides.
• Perform as a loyal and willing employee.
• Train others in the performance of the essential duties.
• Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Job description

Eastern Michigan University Careers is seeking a versatile grounds maintenance worker to care for campus landscapes, including planting, pruning, mowing, irrigation and seasonal maintenance. The role supports the upkeep of trees, shrubs, grass and flowers across campus.

The position also covers maintaining campus streets and facilities, operating light and heavy equipment, performing snow removal when needed, and assisting trades personnel to ensure timely completion of tasks.