Equipment Operator/Grounds

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester is seeking an Equipment Operator / Grounds to manage heavy equipment and grounds maintenance under supervision. You will operate backhoes, dump trucks, snow plows, mowers, and related equipment during regular hours from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, performing routine maintenance, applying sand/salt/gravel, repairing concrete/asphalt, mowing, planting trees and flowers, and supporting maintenance trades

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of landscape or equipment operator experience.
• Valid CDL and Hoisting License.
• Knowledge of laws/regulations regarding operation of motor vehicles and heavy power-operated equipment.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and trucks to maintain roadways and grounds.
• Transport materials to warehouse and other locations using light vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment (lubricating, fueling, cleaning, tire/battery/oil checks).
• Load and unload furniture, equipment, and supplies.
• Apply sand, salt, and gravel.
• Operate two-way radios.
• Operate welders, chainsaws, jackhammers, painting equipment as assigned.
• Repair concrete and asphalt surfaces; paint roadways and parking areas.
• Perform grounds maintenance (mowing, raking, planting trees/flowers).
• Assist with maintenance trades when needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Vehicle operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL license

Hoisting license

Job description

General Summary Of Position

Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, the Equipment Operator/ Grounds operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, front- end loaders, bulldozers, dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, tractor drawn mowers, and other equipment for grounds and maintenance.

The regulary hours are 6 am-2:30 pm M-F.

(occasional weather events may require work outside regular hours)

Major Responsibilities

• Operate heavy, dump trucks, snow plows, sanders, sweepers, or tractor drawn mowers to maintain roadways and grounds
• Operate light vehicles such as passenger cars and panel trucks to transport materials to warehouse and other location
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as lubricating, fueling, cleaning, and checking tires pressure, battery, oil, water and coolant levels, and change hydraulic hoses and lubricants
• Load and unload furniture, equipment, and supplies
• Mix and/or apply sand, salt, and gravel
• Operate two way radios
• Operate welders, chain saws, jackhammers, painting, and other equipment as assigned
• Repair concrete and asphalt surfaces. Paint roadways and parking areas as required
• Perform ground maintenance functions, including but not limited to mowing grass, raking grass, planting trees, and planting flowers
• While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification, where the work or task does not require a specific license.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 2 years of landscape or equipment operator experience
• Valid CDL and Hoisting License
• Knowledge of the laws and, regulations regarding the operation of motor vehicles and heavy power- operated equipment used in excavating, grading, and related construction activities
• Ability to travel to off-site locations

Supervision Received

Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee

Supervision Exercised

Exercises functional supervision over trades people for assigned projects or tasks; assures conformance with codes, rules and regulations and safety standards.

Environmental Working Conditions

May perform work in all Medical Center facilities and is subject to possible exposure to herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, gases, oils, exhaust fumes, loud noises, and similar hazards associated with machines and vehicles. Must have the dexterity, visual acuity, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs to perform physically arduous tasks in all weather conditions.

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.