What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Technician position at Bob Jones University?
POSITION SUMMARY: Perform chemical application, general landscaping, and irrigation duties.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Spray insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides
- Install and maintain irrigation systems
- Maintain and modify irrigation schedules
- Install and remove landscape materials and hardscapes
- Install and remove plant materials
- Monitor plant health
- Install and remove paver or retaining walls
- Able to operate small heavy equipment; back hoe, trucks, loaders, trenchers
- Direct work of student employees
- Assist with recycling and trash removal as needed
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Bookkeeping skills
- Knowledge of equipment
- Professional in appearance and presentation
- Effective in oral and written communication
- Minimum 1 year spraying experience and a Certified Applicator's License
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Drive motorized vehicles
- Work around machines
- Work above floor level
- Exposed to dust, fumes, gases
- Exposed to marked changes in temperature
- Working outdoors in varying weather
- Repetitive foot movement to operate foot controls––both feet
- Repetitive hand movement (firm grasp, fine manipulation, grasp & pull)––both hands
- Requires various head and neck positions (frequent flexion)
- Requires digging
An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.
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