Groundsperson

Eastern Michigan University Careers; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Michigan University, on Main Campus in Ypsilanti, MI, seeks a Grounds person to maintain and repair campus grounds and facilities including lawns, roads, sidewalks and parking areas. Tasks include planting, pruning, mowing, snow removal and operating a range of heavy equipment.

A valid Michigan driver’s license and prior grounds experience are required. The role involves lifting, climbing, and working outdoors; supervision will coordinate task assignments and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and arithmetic abilities to interpret instructions and perform basic tasks.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and ability to operate manual and powered equipment safely.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 100 pounds and frequent walking.
• One year of documented grounds maintenance experience including riding mowers and snow plows.
• Able to climb ladders up to 15 feet and operate related machinery.
• Medical clearance to perform essential functions as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, roads and parking areas.
• Patch and repair surfaces, clean catch basins and markings.
• Remove snow and ice using sanding, salting and plowing equipment.
• Install and maintain traffic and pedestrian control aids and signs.
• Operate and adjust mowers, tractors, loaders and other grounds equipment.
• Paint and maintain outdoor fixtures and equipment.
• Collect and dispose of refuse and coordinate tasks for timely completion.
• Move furniture, equipment and supplies as needed; load/unload trucks.
• Ensure cleanliness of work areas, tools and vehicles.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Front-end loader

Skid loader

Backhoe

Hydroseeder

Tractor

Job description

Title: Groundsperson

Employee Classification: FM

Pay Grade: FM 12

Division: Business and Finance

Subdivision:Grnds Walks Roadways

Department: Facilities

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Maintain and repair Campus grounds and facilities such as lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots; move various furniture, equipment, supplies and machinery as assigned.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Plant, prune, weed, seed, roll, rake, spray, sod, mow, trim, water, remove, transplant, fertilize and cultivate various trees, plants, grass, shrubs and flowers.
• Maintain Campus streets, walks, parking lots, and other facilities by cold patching holes, packing, grading, sealing joints and cracks, pointing lines and markings and cleaning catch basins.
• Remove snow and ice as assigned by sanding, salting, sweeping, chopping, shoveling, and/or operating snow removal vehicles and equipment.
• Construct, erect, dismantle, maintain, and store traffic and pedestrian control aids and signs.
• Operate and adjust hand and motorized equipment and vehicles such as rollers, mowers, vacuums, sweepers, tractors, loaders, trucks and other related vehicles and equipment.
• Paint dumpsters, posts, equipment, picnic tables, sign frames and cases, hand and guard rails and other items as assigned.
• Collect, haul and dispose of refuse.
• Assist in coordinating work assignments to ensure timely job completion.
• Move and transport furniture, supplies, equipment and machinery; load and unload trucks as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas and all tools, vehicles and equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Assist skilled tradespersons as assigned.
• Report any damage, malfunction, irregularities and/or potential hazards in buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles or supplies to supervisor.
• Perform application of approved pesticides.
• Perform as a loyal and willing employee.
• Train other in the performance of the essential duties.
• Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and perform basic arithmetic, typically acquired through the completion of a high school education is necessary.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and methods used in grounds maintenance in order to work independently and maintain a satisfactory level of safety is necessary.
• Ability to meet Departmental standards of reasonable personal hygiene is necessary.
• Possession of a valid Michigan drivers' license is necessary.
• Ability to perform physically active work of a heavy nature, requiring frequent walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling and crouching activity to perform routine grounds keeping functions is necessary.
• Ability to perform occasional lifting of a minimum of up to 100 pounds may be required, routine lifting of 50 pounds required.
• One year documented grounds maintenance experience including; riding mowers and truck-mounted snow plows.
• Able to climb ladders up to 15 feet.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency on front-end loader, skid loader, back hoe, hydroseeder, tractor within 120 days.
• A physical exam administered by the employer's designated physician with successful medical clearance is required to determine incumbent's ability to perform essential functions of the job.

Appointment Percentage

100%