Heavy Equipment Grounds Operator (Snow & Landscaping)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Saginaw, MI, seeks a Tractor Operator in the Grounds Section of the Facilities Management Service to maintain grounds and perform snow removal under supervision.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, mowing lawns, trimming trees and bushes, planting landscape beds, and performing routine maintenance of grounds tools, all while working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience in grounds maintenance and equipment operation.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and under supervision as required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and grounds equipment with attachments.
• Adjust blades and perform maintenance on mowers.
• Operate loaders and other heavy equipment with hydraulic controls.
• Perform tree trimming using manlift and place banners on light poles.
• Use hand tools including an axe and perform snow removal.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Equipment operation

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle pre/post checks

Snow removal

Lawn mowing

Tools

Power mowers

Loader operation

Chainsaw operation

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Saginaw, MI, seeks a Tractor Operator in the Grounds Section of the Facilities Management Service to maintain grounds and perform snow removal under supervision.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, mowing lawns, trimming trees and bushes, planting landscape beds, and performing routine maintenance of grounds tools, all while working outdoors in all weather conditions.