ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports to work at the required time, follows, and performs duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager, and/ or the Grounds Director.

2. Follows daily and weekly work assignments.

3. Will assist other Waste & Streets management technicians to work as a team and complete assigned tasks.

4. Responsible for equipment maintenance and cleaning.

5. Responsible for refuse collection from small cans & totters to dumpsters.

6. Responsible for street and parking lot cleaning and marking, paint and decal applications for crosswalks, etc.

7. Responsible for street repairs when needed.

8. Responsible for signage repairs when needed.

9. Responsible for transporting equipment on and off-campus locations.

10. Thorough knowledge of campus.

11. Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, including some nights and weekends.

12. All other duties as assigned.

13. Operates light/ heavy-duty vehicles, backhoes, and push/ riding mowers, rakes, shovels, blowers, sprayers, chain saws, hydraulic boom, stripping machines, crack fill machines, line extractors, golf carts & UTVs. Pickup trucks with trailer, box truck, front-end loader, and tractor. Small tools, and any other equipment associated with the waste, and streets trade.

14. Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating Grounds related equipment including but not limited to; protective eyewear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed boots, respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.

15. As Essential Personnel you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Maintenance personnel are essential to the overall success of Commencement (May) and Orientation and Move-in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise. Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.

16. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.

17. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

This position requires a high school degree or GED. Experience in grounds maintenance or maintenance preferred. Well-developed communications skills. CDL preferred and reputable driving record. State Driver’s license and insurable with company’s agent. Must be able to understand and follow instructions, and work under limited supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Exceptional self-management. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve. Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and excellent computer skills are desired. Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. Self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational and planning skills and well-developed communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties of the Grounds maintenance trade in typical Virginia climate. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

• Basic organizational skills.

• Basic computer skills.

Problem-Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to on and off-campus locations.

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

• Required to be able to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move around campus for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and flexible daily hours as well as various evening hours.

• Ability to use radio and telephone to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to perform physically demanding work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, and standing, walking and driving.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is an office, shop, and outdoor setting, defined by the weather. While work involves some exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises; the use of Personal protective equipment will be provided and required to be used. As necessary, must be able to climb ladders and stairs, and access roofs and confined spaces.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.