Grounds Person

New England Biolabs; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, NE is seeking a Grounds Person to maintain college grounds and reflect a positive campus image. The role involves outdoor work, landscaping, and equipment operation in a team setting at the Fort Omaha Campus.

Typical duties include mowing, planting, sprinkler and vehicle upkeep, litter removal, and assisting with facility set-ups. A valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check are required; EPA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year related work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass background check.
• EPA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of pesticides, fungicides, turf chemicals and fertilizers.
• Ability to lift in excess of 100 lbs.
• Ability to operate standard lawn care equipment and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, trim shrubs, and perform snow removal to keep grounds hazard-free and attractive.
• Perform landscaping duties such as planting and caring for plants, edging, and maintenance work.
• Inspect, maintain, and store tools and equipment properly.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain sprinkler system as needed.
• Inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment daily.
• Pick up litter, limbs, and debris and empty trash receptacles.
• Assist in facility use set-ups.
• Attend work and related activities as scheduled.

Skills

Lawn care

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Lifting 100 lbs

Driving

Teamwork

Temperature tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related work experience

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Sprinkler system knowledge

Job description

## Grounds PersonApply: Fort Omaha Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR101533ClassificationRegularMinimum Pay$20.83*Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.***JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**The Grounds Person will ensure proper maintenance of assigned college grounds to reflect a positive image of the college. Will maintain an attractive, pleasant, and safe external environment at the college. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, handling a variety of tasks, in a positive team environment. MCC offers a robust benefits plan to include health & dental, life insurance, retirement with employer match, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, EAP, tuition coverage for post-secondary courses at MCC and the Nebraska University system, and more! This announcement is open until filled and may close at any time.**ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:*** Performs ground maintenance of college property such as mowing lawns, trimming shrubs and snow removal, to keep grounds hazard-free and attractive.* Performs landscaping duties such as planting and proper care of new and existing plants, installing and/or repairing retaining walls, edging, etc.* Inspects, maintains, and properly stores all tools and equipment.* Inspects, repairs and maintains sprinkler system as needed.* Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment daily.* Picks up litter, limbs, and debris and empty trash receptacles.* Assists in facility use set-ups.* Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned. **SPECIAL NOTE:** This position is designated essential and may be called in for emergency situations, to include, but not limited to snow removal, structural failures, and natural disasters. **WORK ENVIRONMENT:**Monday - FridaySpring, Summer, Fall Hours: 11:00am- 7:30pmWinter Hours: 2:00pm- 10:30pmThis is an on-premise position at Fort Omaha Campus **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*** Knowledge in the use of pesticides, fungicides, turf chemicals and fertilizers.* Knowledge in lawn care and landscaping.* Skills in operation of standard lawn care and light construction equipment and vehicles.* Manual dexterity and motor coordination skills to perform grounds maintenance.* Ability of lift in excess of 100 lbs.* Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, reach and walk to complete assigned tasks.* Ability to drive.* Ability to handle extreme temperatures and harsh working conditions.* Ability to use a personal computer.* Ability to communicate verbally, written form, voice, e-mail etc.* Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** High school diploma or equivalent.* One-year related work experience. **SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Valid driver’s license and insurability by college carrier to drive college vehicles.* Must pass background check.* This position is categorized as “designated”, as it pertains to temporary College closures or adverse conditions. **PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:*** E.P.A. certification preferred.