Grounds Person

New England Biolabs; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Retirement with employer match

13 paid holidays

Annual leave

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College seeks a Grounds Person to maintain college grounds, ensuring a safe, attractive outdoor environment at Fort Omaha Campus. The role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and teamwork in a positive setting.

The position includes responsibilities such as mowing, trimming, plant care, sprinkler maintenance, tool/equipment upkeep, and assisting in facility setups. The role is designated essential with potential for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in lawn care and landscaping.
• Experience with pesticides, fungicides, turf chemicals and fertilizers.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground maintenance of college property including mowing lawns, trimming shrubs and snow removal to keep grounds attractive and hazard-free.
• Perform landscaping duties such as planting and care of plants, and installing/repairing walls, edging, etc.

Skills

Lawn care

Landscaping

Equipment operation

Driving

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sprinkler systems

Job description

Classification Regular Minimum 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 - Friday Spring, Summer, Fall Hours: 11:00am- 7:30pm Winter Hours: 2:00pm- 10:30pm This 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.

Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area. Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. Read our full policy here https://www.mccneb.edu/nondiscrimination Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff. Review our Benefits at a Glance here https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3306/docs/44786.pdf If you need assistance using this site, please contact MCC's Human Resources Office at 531-MCC-2420 or [e-mail]