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Facilities ~ Tahlequah Campus
JOB SUMMARY
This position performs duties in support of the department’s grounds maintenance operations. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Senior Laborer” at the higher pay grade.
MAJOR DUTIES
Assists with grounds maintenance activities; mows grass, cuts weeds, clears brush, and rakes leaves.
Plants trees, flowers, and shrubs; trims trees and shrubs.
Collects litter from campus grounds; empties trash cans.
Moves office furniture; assists with setting up for special events.
Captures and relocates nuisance animals.
Applies herbicide and pesticide.
Operates a variety of equipment including a backhoe and dump truck.
Operates hand and power tools, including chain saws, weed eaters, and lawn mowers.
Cleans up storm damage.
Assists with snow removal operations.
Loads and unloads trucks.
Transports materials and equipment to work sites.
Provides support to other maintenance personnel.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance principles.
Knowledge of trash compactor maintenance and operation principles.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Skill in the operation of job-related tools, vehicles and equipment.
Skill in oral and written communication.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of related equipment operation duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of equipment in support of department operations. Success in this position results in safe and well-maintained buildings and grounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Annual salary $25,536.00 with excellent benefits, including generous leave time.
Anticipated hire date: 04/01/2024
Applications accepted until: 03/10/2024
Note: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 pm, CST, on the date above.
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$32k-44k (estimate)
12/03/2023
05/13/2024
nsuok.edu
TAHLEQUAH, OK
1,000 - 3,000
1846
Private
STEVE TURNER
$50M - $200M
Colleges & Universities
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