Grounds Technician

Title: Grounds Technician

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Plant Operations

Salary:  $14.24 - $16.54 hourly, dependent on experience and education

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Plant Operations for Grounds & Custodial Services, the Grounds Technician maintains the grounds for Northeast State Community College campuses and assists with the maintenance of the equipment for grounds, custodial, & motor vehicle pool.

Job Duties

Grounds and Landscaping:

• Mix soils in proportions for proper plant growth and drainage.

• Determine the need to prune plants, shrubs, and trees; apply correct pruning techniques.

• Inspect plants for diseases, pests, etc., and determine treatment procedures.

• Mix and apply herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.

• Cultivate and maintain flower beds.

• Maintain grounds, streets, and sidewalks by mowing, clearing debris, patching asphalt and concrete, installing exterior signage, and painting parking and traffic markings.

• Assist in the removal of snow in parking lots and sidewalks with the proper equipment.

• Trim, rake, edge, weed, and other related tasks on all college properties.

• Operate various equipment such as tractors, mowers, and weed eaters in the performance of duties.

• Construct new sidewalk areas.

• Repair and paint outdoor fixtures.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Assist with maintaining fleet vehicles: changing oil, rotating tires, minor repairs, and cleaning vehicles interior and exterior.

• Assist in the maintenance of custodial equipment: changing oil, replacing cords, troubleshooting, and cleaning.

• Assist in the recycling of batteries, bulbs, paint, metal and cardboard.

• Help shop areas move heavy equipment or transport equipment that has been donated to the college.

• Assist the custodial department: Checking bathrooms, cleaning windows, and special events.

• Assist all campus sites: cleaning, hauling furniture and computers, installing signs, dispensers, etc.

• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: basic computer skills.
• Ability to work alone or in a group to complete a task.
• Willingness to do the job with a sense of pride.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with all College constituents.
• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and squat, as well as the ability to grasp and handle.
• Ability to operate manual and power-driven equipment used in the performance of the job safely and effectively.
• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance preferred
• Ability to ride a mower for long periods of time.
• Ability to work around loud noise, chemicals, fumes, and dust.
  

Additional Notes: 

• Travel required to all campus sites as needed. 

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-354-5183 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. If you are selected for an interview your references WILL be automatically contacted. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years.