What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance position at Lowell Observatory?
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
The Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for the upkeep of
exterior grounds year round for
scientific research sites, office buildings, and public visitor program.
This position reports to the Mars
Hill Facilities Manager. Physical work is a primary part of the job,
primarily outdoors and often in
inclement weather.
Responsibilities
Snow Removal \-- Road and walkway maintenance snow removal both manual
shoveling and with a
truck or tractor, to ensure safety for both public and staff use.
Landscape maintenance planting, mowing, irrigation repair, raking,
shoveling
Painting exterior & interior offices, handrails, curbs, often on ladders
and occasionally on scaffolding.
Performs routine maintenance to equipment used in this position
Maintain lighting bulb replacement and cleaning of exterior lighting
fixtures.
Plumbing- basic plumbing clear clogged sinks & toilets, replace toilet
flappers.
Carpentry Occasional door and window maintenance.
Bldg. maintenance- respond to staff request for minor repairs. Change
air filters.
Event setup and teardown, including on weekends.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned as part of a team
and without supervision
Basic computer skills email correspondence and recording time
Requirements/Qualifications
Snow Team on call throughout the winter months
Ability and willingness to do a wide variety of tasks and learn new
skills.
Reliability - excessive tardiness or absenteeism will not be tolerated
Ability to understand written and verbal communications and work
independently or as a team following
those directions. Understand and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to operate mowers, tractors, snowplow, leaf blowers, chainsaws,
weed-eaters and other related
power equipment. Training will be provided.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects (50lbs or more).
Advanced experience or knowledge in one or more of the follow categories
will be a plus: Landscaping,
Irrigation, Tree Felling, Carpentry, Construction, Electrical, Plumbing,
HVAC. Please be sure to address
this in your cover letter.
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Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous experience in
facilities and/or grounds maintenance is
preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work involves frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme
temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes,
smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Mandatory when snow is forecast this position will be on call and may be
required to work extra time,
including weekends and holidays.
Weekend hours will be required to support event setup and teardown
Considerable physical activity, requires heavy physical work; bending,
climbing ladders, lifting, pushing or
pulling of objects more than 50 lbs. Physical work is a primary part of
the job. Office moves, working with
a partner to lift heavy items, involve moving desks and cabinets, can
occur several times per year.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazard or physical risks,
which require following basic
safety precautions.
Mandatory - Work may require using a company vehicle to service remote
locations, year round.
Candidate must have or be able to obtain a valid AZ Drivers license and
have an excellent driving record.
A Motor Vehicle department background check will be performed annually.
Serious violations will be
grounds for immediate dismissal.
No Smoking campus due to the historic nature of our site all Lowell
Observatory grounds and facilities
are smoke-free, at all times.
Status: Regular, Full-time 40 hours a week
Schedule: Standard workday is 7AM- 3:30PM but ma y vary depending on
event schedule
and Observatory needs. Expect more hours during periods of heavy snow.
Morning availability required, during periods of heavy snow weekend work
is
required. Weekend work may be required for event support.
Compensation \$20.90 - \$23 per hour. Depends on Experience; we also pay
a bonus of \$4/hr
during heavy snow removal
Benefit Eligible: Yes\*
FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: Flagstaff, Lowell Observatorys Mars Hill Campus
To Apply
Please send either a Lowell Standard Application (available at
www.lowell.edu/careers or in person at the front
desk of the visitors center) or a resume to jobs@lowell.edu, or drop
them
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7311189
1 \| P a g e
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
The Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for the upkeep of
exterior grounds year round for
scientific research sites, office buildings, and public visitor program.
This position reports to the Mars
Hill Facilities Manager. Physical work is a primary part of the job,
primarily outdoors and often in
inclement weather.
Responsibilities
Snow Removal \-- Road and walkway maintenance snow removal both manual
shoveling and with a
truck or tractor, to ensure safety for both public and staff use.
Landscape maintenance planting, mowing, irrigation repair, raking,
shoveling
Painting exterior & interior offices, handrails, curbs, often on ladders
and occasionally on scaffolding.
Performs routine maintenance to equipment used in this position
Maintain lighting bulb replacement and cleaning of exterior lighting
fixtures.
Plumbing- basic plumbing clear clogged sinks & toilets, replace toilet
flappers.
Carpentry Occasional door and window maintenance.
Bldg. maintenance- respond to staff request for minor repairs. Change
air filters.
Event setup and teardown, including on weekends.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned as part of a team
and without supervision
Basic computer skills email correspondence and recording time
Requirements/Qualifications
Snow Team on call throughout the winter months
Ability and willingness to do a wide variety of tasks and learn new
skills.
Reliability - excessive tardiness or absenteeism will not be tolerated
Ability to understand written and verbal communications and work
independently or as a team following
those directions. Understand and enforce safety procedures.
Ability to operate mowers, tractors, snowplow, leaf blowers, chainsaws,
weed-eaters and other related
power equipment. Training will be provided.
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects (50lbs or more).
Advanced experience or knowledge in one or more of the follow categories
will be a plus: Landscaping,
Irrigation, Tree Felling, Carpentry, Construction, Electrical, Plumbing,
HVAC. Please be sure to address
this in your cover letter.
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Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Previous experience in
facilities and/or grounds maintenance is
preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work involves frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme
temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes,
smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Mandatory when snow is forecast this position will be on call and may be
required to work extra time,
including weekends and holidays.
Weekend hours will be required to support event setup and teardown
Considerable physical activity, requires heavy physical work; bending,
climbing ladders, lifting, pushing or
pulling of objects more than 50 lbs. Physical work is a primary part of
the job. Office moves, working with
a partner to lift heavy items, involve moving desks and cabinets, can
occur several times per year.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazard or physical risks,
which require following basic
safety precautions.
Mandatory - Work may require using a company vehicle to service remote
locations, year round.
Candidate must have or be able to obtain a valid AZ Drivers license and
have an excellent driving record.
A Motor Vehicle department background check will be performed annually.
Serious violations will be
grounds for immediate dismissal.
No Smoking campus due to the historic nature of our site all Lowell
Observatory grounds and facilities
are smoke-free, at all times.
Status: Regular, Full-time 40 hours a week
Schedule: Standard workday is 7AM- 3:30PM but ma y vary depending on
event schedule
and Observatory needs. Expect more hours during periods of heavy snow.
Morning availability required, during periods of heavy snow weekend work
is
required. Weekend work may be required for event support.
Compensation \$20.90 - \$23 per hour. Depends on Experience; we also pay
a bonus of \$4/hr
during heavy snow removal
Benefit Eligible: Yes\*
FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: Flagstaff, Lowell Observatorys Mars Hill Campus
To Apply
Please send either a Lowell Standard Application (available at
www.lowell.edu/careers or in person at the front
desk of the visitors center) or a resume to jobs@lowell.edu, or drop
them
Salary : $21 - $23