Campus Grounds Technician: Outdoor Maintenance & Support

Northeastern State University; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous leave time

Job summary

Northeastern State University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to support the department's grounds maintenance operations on campus in Tahlequah, OK. You will assist with mowing, planting, litter collection, and event setup, using a range of hand tools and powered equipment.

The role includes operating heavy equipment like backhoes and dump trucks, applying herbicides/pesticides, and supporting snow removal and storm cleanup.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Assists with grounds maintenance activities; mows grass, cut weeds, clears brush, and rakes leaves.
• Plants trees, flowers, and shrubs; trims trees and shrubs.
• Collects litter from campus grounds; empties trash cans.
• Moves office furniture; assists with setting up for special events.
• Captures and relocates nuisance animals.
• Applies herbicide and pesticide.
• Operates a variety of equipment including a backhoe and dump truck.
• Operates hand and power tools, including chain saws, weedeaters, and lawn mowers.
• Cleans up storm damage.
• Assists with snow removal operations.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Transports materials and equipment to work sites.
• Provides support to other maintenance personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance knowledge

Oral and written communication

Reading and writing

Driving license

Teamwork

Tools

Backhoe

Dump truck

Chain saws

Weedeaters

Lawn mowers

Job description

Northeastern State University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to support the department's grounds maintenance operations on campus in Tahlequah, OK. You will assist with mowing, planting, litter collection, and event setup, using a range of hand tools and powered equipment.

The role includes operating heavy equipment like backhoes and dump trucks, applying herbicides/pesticides, and supporting snow removal and storm cleanup.