Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Grounds Maintenance Specialist

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East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT 06118

Job Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

This position performs routine Grounds work including mowing, weeding, snow removal and other work as needed.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs work involving the use of large and small equipment, including tractors, mowers and loaders
• Performs routine manual labor involved in grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Provides assistance with the designated tasks on all Goodwin University and Campus Realty properties
• Provides assistance with grounds construction and maintenance work
• Ensures all safety procedures are practiced.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation permits
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity
• Knowledge of the proper operation of grounds equipment and related duties and responsibilities
• Knowledge and experience in a number of skills, such as mowing, trimming, tree removal, snow removal and small engine operations
• Mechanical skills and the ability to use hand tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with one year of relevant experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Outdoor Weather Conditions - x

Work with fumes or airborne particles - x

Work near moving mechanical parts - x

Risk of electrical shock - x

Vibration - x

Physical Activity - None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Standing - x

Walking - x

Sitting - x

Talking & Hearing - x

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel - x

Climbing or balancing - x

Bending, pulling, pushing - x

Driving - x

Lifting Requirements - None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds - x

Up to 25 pounds - x

Up to 50 pounds - x

Up to 75 pounds - x

Up to 100 pounds - x

Over 100 pounds - x

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

X Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the university as the needs of the university and requirements of the job change.)