Grounds and Maintenance Technician

Briar-Cliff-University; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Briar-Cliff University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and groom the university grounds. The role requires outdoor work in all weather and a passion for working outside, with duties spanning mowing, planting, pruning, and snow removal on a busy campus.

Applicants should have a High School diploma and 1–2 years of related experience, with the ability to operate lawn and cleaning equipment and to support Facilities Management across campus facilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of maintenance or custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass and trims with power mowers and other tools.
• Plant and weed flower beds around shrubs and trees as directed.
• Removes dead branches, prunes, and maintains trees.
• Assists with trash and debris removal.
• Rakes or blows leaves and grass.
• assists with snow removal and de-icing on campus.
• Supports maintenance tasks, including furniture moves and space setups.
• Maintains streets in the campus vicinity.
• Provides support to Facilities Management and other departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer basics

Floor scrubbing machines

Carpet shampooing

High-speed floor polishing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power mowers

Cleaning equipment

Snow removal tools

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the upkeep and grooming of the university grounds. Understanding and a passion for working outside is necessary including all types of weather.

JOB’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Mows grass and trims with power mowers and other power tools.
• Plant and Weed flower beds, around shrubs and trees as directed.
• Removes dead branches, prunes, and maintains trees.
• Assists with the removal and disposal of trash and debris.
• Rake or blow leaves and grass.
• Assists with snow removal and de-icing of campus.
• Assists maintenance as needed including furniture moves and sets-up offices and other academic spaces as directed.
• Maintains streets in the immediate vicinity of the campus.
• Provide support and manpower as directed to other departments as well as Facilities Management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma and one to two years of experience in the care of maintenance of a similar facility. Will also accept any combination of education, training, or experience which fulfills the requirements of the position and needs of the University.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and ATTITUDES – KSAA’s:

Knowledge of:

• Use and potential hazards of cleaning agents including solvents, disinfectants, detergents, and polishing agents.
• Tools and equipment commonly used in custodial work.
• Standard custodial practices, procedures, and techniques.

Skill in:

• Using a computer to perform basic operations.
• Operating floor scrubbing machines, carpet shampooing equipment and high-speed floor polishing equipment.

Ability to:

• Able to work and communicate effectively with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students and staff.
• Exercise considerable judgment and initiative.
• Follow protocols and upscale as needed.
• Understand and follow broad and complex instructions.
• Ability to work within the overall organization of Facilities Management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Temperature frequently will vary from extreme cold to extreme heat.