Groundskeeper Technician: Part-Time

Ivy Tech Community College; Kokomo (IN); In loco; USD 21.000 - 22.000; Part-time

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Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement plan

Educational fee remission

Descrizione del lavoro

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking a Groundskeeper Technician to maintain outdoor campus spaces at Kokomo, Logansport and Peru locations. The role includes mowing, trimming, landscaping, snow removal, and supporting the facilities team with non-skilled tasks for campus operations and events.

Responsibilities include seasonal duties, equipment maintenance, and assisting with furniture setup for events. Requires a valid driver's license and willingness to earn a commercial applicator

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work alone and with others.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet requirements to be an authorized driver of a college vehicle.
• Willingness and ability to earn a commercial applicator certification.
• Willingness and ability to participate in Ivy Tech Building Construction Apprenticeship program.

Mansioni

• Perform mowing, trimming, landscaping and seasonal grounds maintenance at multiple campus locations (Kokomo, Logansport, Peru).
• Salting sidewalks and snow shoveling during winter; leaf removal in fall.
• Remove trash and debris from grounds, drains, sidewalks and parking lots.
• Maintain lawn care and snow removal equipment; operate mowers, trimmers and other power tools.
• Assist with non-skilled facilities tasks and events support (furniture setup, moves, minor fixture replacements).
• Report maintenance or safety issues to facilities team.
• Assist with basic fleet vehicle maintenance and scheduling mechanical service.

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

The Groundskeeper Technician will ensure all outdoor areas are well-maintained, clean and attractive to all employees, students, and visitors to campus. This position is responsible for outdoor space maintenance during all seasons, such as mowing, trimming, landscaping, and clearing snow and ice, as well as assisting the facilities team with non-skilled tasks that support campus operations and events.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform regular grounds and landscaping maintenance such as mowing lawns, string trimming, mulching, pruning, trimming and caring for plantings at campus locations in Kokomo, Logansport, and Peru.
• Perform seasonal duties such as leaf removal, salting sidewalks, and snow shoveling.
• Remove trash and debris by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, sidewalks, parking lots and entrances to the campus.
• Provide routine maintenance of all lawn care equipment and snow removal equipment.
• Operate commercial lawn mowers, trimmers, snowblowers, and other power equipment needed to maintain the facility grounds.
• Performs maintenance to buildings such as painting, power washing, window cleaning, sweeping, etc.
• May assist the facilities team with general fleet vehicle maintenance and scheduling mechanical service when appropriate.
• Assist with the delivery of supplies, materials, parcels and equipment throughout the service area.
• Prepare, set up, and dismantle furniture and equipment as needed for campus events, meetings, and conferences.
• Assist facilities staff with non-skilled work orders (e.g., such as equipment moves, minor fixture replacements, replacing air filters, and transporting supplies).
• Report observed maintenance or safety issues promptly to the facilities team.
• Other duties as assigned that are appropriate to the role and aligned with departmental responsibilities.

Pay Range: $15-$16 per hour up to 28 hours per week.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to work alone and with others
• Initiative and ability to work without supervision, when required
• Must have a valid driver's license andmeet the requirements to be an authorized driver of a college vehicle
• Willingness and ability to earn a commercial applicator certification
• Willingness and ability to participate in the Ivy Tech Building Construction Apprenticeship program
• All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear
• The employee frequently must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head, and reach forward
• The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, chairs, scaffolds, and furniture
• Candidate must be able to work from ladders and must have the ability to operate and work from mechanical lifts

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.