Yard Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Job Overview Performs duties and otherwise assists in the care and maintenance of college grounds and buildings at assigned locations. Work is often performed in harsh outdoor weather environments such as sun, heat, cold, snow, wind, and rain. Responsibilities Mow and fertilize turf, apply pesticide, and perform general grounds maintenance. Operate necessary equipment such as riding lawn mower, tractor, front end loader, backhoe, dump truck, roller, power sprayer, stump grinder, cherry picker, vehicle trailer, and other utility vehicles with attachments. Remove snow from roadways, parking lots, walkways, and building entrances. Operate equipment such as snowplow truck, salt spreader, front end loader, MT trackless vehicle, snowblower, hand shovel. Clean, inspect, and maintain grounds equipment, tools and vehicles. Follow basic maintenance procedures listed in each operator’s manual. Tasks include checking fluids, lubricating wear points, sharpening mower blades, adjusting mower deck height, calibrating spreaders/sprayers. Report any equipment problems to the supervisor. Collect and dispose rubbish daily. Weed eradication (spraying & pulling), fertilizing, reseeding and watering turf. Install and maintain flower beds including edging, mulching, planting, and weeding. Install, maintain, transplant, and remove shrubs, hedges, trees and other plantings. Maintain and repair athletic fields. Measure and paint lines as needed. Operate and adjust turf irrigation systems. Paint outdoor items including curbs, crosswalks, posts, and traffic marking lines. Maintain and repair sidewalks, secondary roads, and parking lots. Work under the direction of Maintenance Mechanic(s) on large projects as required. Meet all job safety requirements and applicable OSHA standards. Demonstrate regular attendance. Access and utilize college-prescribed software programs such as training, email, payroll, and maintenance management system. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Required High School diploma or GED. Two (2) years of experience in the care and maintenance of grounds including turf and flower beds. Two (2) years of experience operating various types of groundskeeping and snowplowing equipment. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to properly use related equipment. Ability to read and follow detailed work and safety instructions. Ability to work independently. Keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel). Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet. Valid Ohio Driver’s license. Must meet College insurability requirements. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community. Preferred Associate’s degree in a job-related field. Experience snow plowing in a commercial environment. Commercial Pesticide Applicator licensure. Experience pruning trees and shrubs. Experience maintaining athletic fields. Experience with electronic work order system. Trade licensure or certification. LTO (Lift-Truck-Operator) license. Ability to perform welding work. Completed vocational or apprenticeship program. Working Conditions / Physical Demands Must occasionally climb or balance, taste and smell. Must regularly stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. Must frequently reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must work in wet or humid conditions, high places, with toxic or caustic chemicals, biohazards, fumes or airborne particles, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, and loud noise. Work is often performed in harsh outdoor weather environments including sun, heat, cold, snow, wind, rain. Benefits Full‑time AFSCME Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 04. Minimum salary $48,651.20 annually. Equal Opportunity Statement Cuyahoga Community College is a committed equal employment/educational opportunity institution. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cuyahoga Community College