Grounds Technician

Title: Grounds Technician I

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Location: Fayette, IA

Required Documentation
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume. Submit your documents at the end of the application to be considered. If you need help, please reach out to [email protected].

Position Summary

The technician needs to have a broad background in all aspect of grounds maintenance. Needs to have knowledge about equipment repair, mowing, irrigating, and snow removal. The turf will vary from highly maintained prescription turf to prairie grass. The work will involve the installation and maintenance of various species of trees, plants, flowers and shrubs. Pesticide applicators may be required. The work may also involve general maintenance tasks.

Position Responsibilities

• Daily inspection of grounds’ areas needs to be done at all times when performing one’s duties. The inspection should include being alert for various diseases or fungi of various trees, plants and turf on campus.
• The Grounds Technician I will be responsible for daily maintenance or repair of equipment that you are using. During the off season the duties will include yearly repair and maintenance of said equipment.
• Mowing heights, practices and techniques need to be coordinated with the director regularly. Any question or concerns need to be discussed daily.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of tractors, skid steer loaders, various type of push, walk behind and riding mowers, blowers, aerators, seeders, trucks and various other equipment is necessary.
• Tasks will involve the planting or maintaining of all trees, shrubs and flowers on campus. May require climbing, heavy lifting, hauling, or shoveling to perform job properly.
• During the winter months, tasks will include snow removal by hand or equipment and spreading of ice melting products as required during off hours and campus closures to maintain a safe environment.
• Concern for the welfare and well-being of those on campus at all times is critical. Equipment operation needs to be done at locations near classrooms while classes are dismissed.
• Knowledgeable in handling hand tools, power tools, and other tools that are essential to perform daily duties.
• Communicate and co-ordinate daily with the Coordinator of Grounds with information regarding the daily progress or problems.
• Tasks may require climbing, heavy lifting, or hauling, to perform job properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualificaitons

• High school diploma or equivalent with the ability to read and write.
• Valid driver's license.
• Six months experience in grounds-keeping or facilities maintenance or experience in a related field.
• A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3OT Chemical Applicators Licenses preferred.
• Position requires driving and operating a university vehicle, therefore, a valid Iowa driver's license and driving record acceptable to the university’s insurance carrier is required.
• Ability to lift up to 80lbs.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with subordinates and other University employees and students.
• Uniforms and identification badges are provided by the University according to departmental policy.
• Must be available for on-call as needed, especially during inclement weather emergencies.

Benefits Package
Free & reduced UIU tuition packages for employees, dependents, and spouses, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, health, life, and other insurance are available.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About us

Upper Iowa University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Learn more at https://uiu.edu/employment/.

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Pay: From $14.02 per hour

Work Location: In person