Temporary Grounds & Maintenance Pool

Eastern Michigan University; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university is seeking dedicated grounds maintenance personnel to enhance the beauty and functionality of its campus. This role involves a variety of tasks, including landscaping, snow removal, and the operation of specialized equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, be team-oriented, and possess the ability to perform physical tasks efficiently. Join a vibrant community focused on maintaining a welcoming environment for students and staff alike. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for maintaining green spaces, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping and maintenance of campus grounds.
• Ability to operate various hand and motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping tasks including planting, pruning, and mowing.
• Maintain cleanliness of campus facilities and assist skilled trades.

Skills

Landscaping

Snow Removal

Equipment Operation

Pesticide Application

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Sweepers

Snow Removal Vehicles

Job description

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 others in the performance of the essential duties.

Perform related Departmental duties as required.