Yard Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 43,786 - 53,516; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is looking for a Grounds Maintenance Worker to carry out the care and maintenance of the college grounds. Responsibilities include mowing, snow removal, and equipment maintenance. Candidates must have a high school diploma, along with two years of relevant work experience and familiarity with groundskeeping equipment.

The position is full-time with a work schedule from Sunday through Thursday, offering a competitive salary starting at $48,651.20 annually.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience in care and maintenance of grounds including turf and flower beds.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Mow and fertilize turf and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Remove snow from roadways, parking lots, and walkways.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain grounds equipment, tools, and vehicles.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Snowplowing

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a job-related field

Tools

Tractor

Riding lawn mower

Snowplow truck

Power sprayer

Job description

Position Information

Department: Plant Operations

Location: Eastern Campus

Reports To: Grounds Supervisor

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7127

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 6am-2:30pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Summary

Performs duties and otherwise assists in the care and maintenance of College grounds and buildings at assigned locations. Work is often performed in harsh outdoor weather environments including sun, heat, cold, snow, wind, rain, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mow and fertilize turf, apply pesticide, and perform general grounds maintenance. Operates necessary equipment including riding lawn mower, tractor, front end loader, back hoe, dump truck, roller, power sprayer, stump grinder, cherry picker, vehicle trailer, and other utility vehicles with attachments.


• Remove snow from roadways, parking lots, walkways, and building entrances. Operates snowplow truck, salt spreader, front end loader, MT trackless vehicle, snowblower, and hand shovel.


• Clean, inspect, and maintain grounds equipment, tools and vehicles. Follow basic maintenance procedures as listed in each equipment operator’s manual (check fluids, lubricate wear points, sharpen mower blades, adjust mower deck height, calibrate spreaders/sprayers, etc.). Report any equipment problems to the supervisor.


• Collect and dispose of rubbish daily.


• Weed eradication (spraying & pulling), fertilizing, reseeding, and watering of turf.


• Install and maintain flower beds including edging, mulching, planting, and weeding.


• Install, maintain, transplant, and remove shrubs, hedges, trees and other plantings.


• Maintain and repair athletic fields. Measure and paint (or chalk) lines as needed.


• Operate and adjust turf irrigation systems.


• Paint outdoor items including curbs, crosswalks, posts, and traffic marking lines in parking areas and pavement.


• Maintain and repair sidewalks, secondary roads, and parking lots.


• Work under the direction of Maintenance Mechanic(s) on large projects as required.


• Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position.


• Demonstrate regular attendance.


• Access and utilize College-prescribed software programs (training, email, payroll, maintenance management system).


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.


• Two (2) years of work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds including turf and flower beds.


• Two (2) years of work experience in operation of various types of grounds keeping and snowplowing equipment.


• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.


• Ability to properly use related equipment.


• Ability to read and follow detailed work and safety instructions.


• Ability to work independently.


• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).


• Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.


• Valid Ohio Driver’s license.


• Must be able to meet College insurability requirements.


• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a job-related field.


• Experience snow plowing in a commercial environment.


• Commercial Pesticide Applicator licensure.


• Experience in pruning trees and shrubs.


• Experience in maintaining athletic fields.


• Experience with electronic work order system.


• Trade licensure or certification.


• LTO (Lift-Truck-Operator) license.


• Ability to perform work in welding.


• Completed vocational or apprenticeship program.

This is a Full-time AFSCME Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 04.

Full-time AFSCME bargaining unit employees at Cuyahoga Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.

Target Hiring Rate: Minimum salary $48,651.20 per year.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Must be able to occasionally climb or balance, taste and smell. Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. Must be able to frequently reach with hands and arms. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be able to work in wet or humid conditions, high places, with toxic or caustic chemicals and bio‑hazards. Must be able to frequently work with fumes or airborne particles and vibrations. Must be able to frequently work near moving mechanical parts and in outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to work in an environment with a loud noise level. Work is often performed in harsh outdoor weather environments including sun, heat, cold, snow, wind, rain, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.