Groundskeeper I

Nichols College

Groundskeeper I

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management

REPORTS TO: Grounds Supervisor

Job Summary

Duties include routine maintenance of college grounds.

Typical Duties

• Routine maintenance of college grounds including shoveling, sweeping, raking, mowing, planting, trimming and general clean-up
• General light building repair and preventative maintenance, loading and unloading of various materials, delivery of packages and supplies, and other general tasks
• Uses and maintains hand and power tools
• Performs assignments, which may include scheduled overtime
• Responsible to respond to overtime work on recall, which may include unscheduled and emergency recall situations, during off- hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Performs basic maintenance, snow removal and general grounds work
• Assist in other maintenance activities
• Performs related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

• Ability to perform minor repairs on grounds equipment
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions such as warning labels on machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to understand and comply with Federal, State and Local Building and Safety Codes and regulations.

• Ability to operate the tools and equipment used to perform these tasks
• Sufficient stamina and physical ability to perform essential functions over long periods of time.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and staging heights up to 100 feet.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required
• Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with diverse groups
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing or electronically
• Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgment
• Ability to understand and apply College and Departmental policies and procedures

Experience Required

• Three years full time work experience as a maintenance/groundskeeper
• High school education or equivalency required

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighting 60 to 100 lbs.
• Frequently bends, kneels and crouches
• May drive vehicle if needed
• Continuous walking, standing and moving about
• Exposure to adverse weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, odors, dirt and dust
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to use computer
• Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and move various machinery & equipment