Facilities and Grounds Technician

Description:

The Facilities & Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining and enhancing all outdoor grounds and landscapes while supporting facility operations as needed. This position oversees lawn care, landscape maintenance, plant care, snow and ice removal, and assists with cleaning, event support, waste management, and other departmental tasks to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grounds & Landscape Maintenance

• Maintain all lawns, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs, flower beds, and plantings.
• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, weeding, mulching, and seasonal plant care.
• Monitor grounds appearance and proactively address maintenance needs.
• Apply fertilizers, soil amendments, and other landscape treatments as directed.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, tools, and irrigation systems.
• Assist with seasonal landscaping projects and property improvements.

Snow & Ice Management

• Operate snow removal equipment to clear parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, entrances, and walkways.
• Apply salt, sand, or ice-melt products to ensure safe access during winter weather.
• Monitor weather conditions and respond to snow and ice events as needed.

Facilities Support

• Assist Environmental Services/Custodial staff with trash collection and removal.
• Support floor care activities including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and other cleaning tasks.
• Assist with event setup and teardown, including arranging tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Help transport equipment, furniture, supplies, and materials throughout facilities.
• Respond to daily work requests and assist departments with operational needs.

General Maintenance & Operations

• Perform basic preventative maintenance and inspections of equipment and facility grounds.
• Report safety concerns, maintenance issues, and repair needs promptly.
• Proper use of equipment and returning equipment back to its proper location, and those storage/work areas need to be clean, neat, and organized.
• Maintain equipment in safe and operational condition.
• Follow all safety procedures, organizational policies, and department standards.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, facilities, maintenance, or custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate landscaping and snow removal equipment.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working outdoors.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Availability for winter weather response and occasional schedule adjustments as needed.