Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary

Carleton; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 33,197 - 47,281; Part time

Job summary

Carleton in Northfield is looking for a Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary employee to perform maintenance duties around the college grounds. This position is union-based and requires adaptability in schedule, particularly for emergency scenarios.

The individual will work part-time hours with an hourly wage of $29.21, increasing after a training period. Candidates must possess relevant certifications in horticulture and landscape maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school graduate or GED.
• Experience required in turf maintenance and horticulture.
• Possession of two industry certifications is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties on college grounds.
• Maintain records of service intervals and equipment.
• Adapt work schedule as needed for emergencies.

Skills

Turf maintenance

Horticulture

Landscape construction

Irrigation

Customer service

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

## Certified Grounds Maintenance - TemporaryApplylocations: Carleton College Campustime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-01516**Job Title:** Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary **Department:** Grounds **Classification:** Non-Exempt**Position Overview:**Employees in the **Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary** position perform four season maintenance duties on the campus grounds and related equipment and structures. This is a union position.**Days/Hours:** Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Must have ability to flex schedule based on needs such as emergency and weather-related changes. This position will work up to 40 hours per week with an anticipated end date of October 31, 2026.**Union Salary and Benefits:** The full-scale wage for the Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary position is $29.21 per hour. New employees will be hired with a one-year training period. At the start of the training period, wages are reduced by $2.00 per hour from the base classification rates. Employees will receive a $1.00 per hour increase after six months, and another $1.00 per hour increase after twelve months.**Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:*** Capable of performing all duties related to the maintenance and improvement of College grounds, including turf, landscape plantings and structures, walks, roads, and athletic fields on a year-round basis.* Maintenance, accurate record keeping of service intervals, and routine trouble shooting and repair of related equipment. Identify needs for periodic and major equipment repair and maintenance.* Adaptability to flex work schedule and temporary schedule changes, particularly for snow removal, storm damage, flooding, and other emergencies or special events.**Education/Experience/Skills:***Required:** Minimum high school graduate or GED.* Additional education, training or continuing education is required in turf maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, landscape construction and/or irrigation.* Required to have two industry certifications (as approved by the supervisor). Some examples include: + MNLA Certified Professional + MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category A, E & P + MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category F aquatics - Must obtain A,E & P prior to F + Certified Irrigation Technician + DNR Certified Tree Inspector + ISA Certified Arborist* Minimum two-years full time, year-round employment in institutional, municipal, sports turf, golf or commercial grounds maintenance, including operation of hand and riding maintenance equipment.* Training and experience in operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of related equipment.* Energized, positive, outgoing attitude with personal growth goals. A belief in the importance of a positive customer/client experience.* Strong attention to detail and an organized, self-starter.* Completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.* Possessing and maintaining a valid Minnesota driver’s license and insurability as determined by the College insurance provider.*Physical Requirements:** Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical screening exam, administered by a provider contracted by the College. + Including physically able to lift/carry 50 pounds repetitively on an occasional basis.*Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels.***Note:** This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.**Review of applications** begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. ***We accept only online applications.***