Maintenance/Grounds Technician

Spring Arbor University; Spring Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Arbor University is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds technician to oversee outdoor spaces and perform general maintenance on facilities and equipment across campus. The role includes horticulture tasks, irrigation management, basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building systems support.

You will supervise student workers, coordinate with the Director of Physical Plant, and participate in snow removal and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping tools, equipment and techniques to maintain a beautiful campus.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings/blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance repairs.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or lead maintenance workers.
• Experience and knowledge of the use of hand, power and electrical tools.
• Operation of motor vehicles and machinery needed to perform job duties.
• Maintain needed certificates for the use of chemical products or specific job-related tasks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Maintain the required license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to always work in a professional manner in a professional environment.
• Individuals will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept and Community Covenant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor grounds and campus appearance.
• Apply fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides as needed.
• Monitor irrigation systems.
• Plant and maintain flowers and flowerbeds across campus.
• Maintain ground-keeping equipment (Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers, and Power Tools).
• Manage student workers for daily groundskeeping.
• Assist with snow removal across campus.
• On-call as scheduled monthly by supervisor.
• Perform general maintenance repairs – inspect, troubleshoot, and repair as needed.
• Conduct preventative and/or routine maintenance as needed for SAU buildings and systems.
• Repair and install plumbing fixtures, drain lines and other related services.
• Perform drain cleaning services.
• Assist with the management of the HVAC automation system.
• Cleans and assists with the upkeep of the facilities, removes trash as needed.
• Assist with the moving of SAU office furniture, office equipment as needed.
• Communicates the need for supplies and materials to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties/services as assigned.

Job description

Summary

The Maintenance/Grounds position primary focus will be to oversee the upkeep of SAU outdoor spaces. This position will also have responsibilities for general maintenance and repairs for assigned facilities and equipment including, but not limited to; plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems for SAU facilities.

Summary

The Maintenance/Grounds position primary focus will be to oversee the upkeep of SAU outdoor spaces. This position will also have responsibilities for general maintenance and repairs for assigned facilities and equipment including, but not limited to; plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems for SAU facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

– other duties may be assigned by proper personnel.

PRIMARY

• Responsible for the outdoor ground maintenance of SAU; maintaining a welcoming, beautiful campus appearance.
• Apply fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides as needed.
• Monitor and maintain irrigation systems.
• Plant and maintain flowers and flowerbeds across campus.
• Maintain ground-keeping equipment (Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers, and Power Tools).
• Manage student workers for daily groundskeeping.
• Assist with snow removal across campus.
• On-call as scheduled monthly by supervisor.

SECONDARY

• Perform general maintenance repairs – inspect, troubleshoot, and repair as needed.
• Conduct preventative and/or routine maintenance as needed for SAU buildings and systems.
• Repair and install plumbing fixtures, drain lines and other related services.
• Perform drain cleaning services.
• Assist with the management of the HVAC automation system.
• Cleans and assists with the upkeep of the facilities, removes trash as needed.
• Assist with the moving of SAU office furniture, office equipment as needed.
• Communicates the need for supplies and materials to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties/services as assigned.

Reporting Responsibilities

Serves as a member of facilities team reporting directly to the Director of Physical Plant.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Day to day supervision of the student worker crews. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping tools, equipment and techniques to maintain a beautiful campus.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings/blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance repairs.
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or lead maintenance workers.
• Experience and knowledge of the use of hand, power and electrical tools.
• Operation of motor vehicles and machinery needed to perform job duties.
• Maintain needed certificates for the use of chemical products or specific job-related tasks.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Maintain the required license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to always work in a professional manner in a professional environment.
• Individuals will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept and Community Covenant.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. The employee will be required to maintain a proper state license to operate motor vehicles. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.

Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spring Arbor University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is both our moral and legal obligation to ensure that all employment practices are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state statutes, all employment decisions and practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law. We evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.

As a Christian religious organization, Spring Arbor University operates under the religious exemption provided by federal law, which permits religious organizations, including educational institutions, to give employment preference to individuals who share the University's closely held religious beliefs. The University's hiring practices and equal employment policies are administered in full compliance with both federal and state law.