Yard Maintenance Mechanic Helper
Department: Plant Operations
Location: Eastern Campus
Reports To: Grounds Supervisor
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req7127
Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Union
Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday
6am-2:30pm
Number of Openings: 1
Performs DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 including sun, heat,
cold, snow, wind, rain, etc.
and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
fertilize turf, apply pesticide, and perform general grounds maintenance. Operates the necessary equipment needed
for these tasks including, but not limited to, riding lawn mower, tractor,
front end loader, back hoe, dump truck, roller, power sprayer, stump
grinder, cherry picker, vehicle trailer and various other utility vehicles
with attachments.
snow from roadways, parking lots, walkways, and building entrances.
Operate the necessary equipment needed for these tasks including, but not
limited to snowplow truck, salt spreader, front end loader, MT trackless
vehicle (or “sidewalk” machine), snowblower, hand shovel.
inspect, and maintain grounds equipment, tools and vehicles. Follow basic
maintenance procedures as listed in each equipment operator’s manual.
Basic tasks include but are not limited to: checking fluids, lubricating
wear points, sharpening mower blades, adjusting mower deck height,
calibrating spreaders/sprayers, etc. Report any equipment
supervisor.
pulling), fertilizing, reseeding and watering of turf.
including edging, mulching, planting, and weeding.
remove shrubs, hedges, trees and other plantings.
and repair athletic fields. Measure and paint (or chalk) lines as needed.
and adjust turf irrigation systems
items including but not limited to: curbs, crosswalks, posts, and traffic marking
lines in parking areas and pavement.
secondary roads, and parking lots.
under the direction of Maintenance Mechanic(s) on large projects as
required.
all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that
pertain to the essential functions of the position.
regular attendance.
and utilizes College-prescribed software programs, including but not
limited to training, email, payroll and maintenance management
system.
other related duties as assigned.
*
denotes Essential Function
QUALIFICATIONS Required Preferred WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL Must Disclaimer: This description is a general
School diploma or GED.
years of work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds including
turf and flower beds.
years of work experience in operation of various types of grounds keeping
and snowplowing equipment
to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
to properly use related equipment.
to read and follow detailed work and safety instructions.
to work independently.
in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word
processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.
Ohio Driver’s license.
able to meet College insurability requirements.
at least 18 years of age.
have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community.
degree in a job-related field.
snow plowing in a commercial environment
Pesticide Applicator licensure.
in pruning trees and shrubs.
in maintaining athletic fields.
with electronic work order system.
licensure or certification.
(Lift-Truck-Operator) license.
to perform work in welding.
vocational or apprenticeship program
DEMANDS
be able to occasionally climb or balance, taste and smell. Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear. Must
be able to frequently reach with hands and arms. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50
pounds without assistance. Must be able
to occasionally work in wet or humid conditions, work in high places, work with
toxic or caustic chemicals and bio-hazards. Must be able to frequently work with
fumes or airborne particles and vibrations. Must be able to frequently work near moving mechanical parts and in
outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to work in an environment with a loud
noise level. Work is often performed in
harsh outdoor weather environments including sun, heat, cold, snow, wind, rain,
etc.
statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular
and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned and does not
prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
This is a Full-time AFSCME Bargaining Unit
Position, Grade 04. Full-time AFSCME
bargaining unit employees at Cuyahoga Community College will be considered
first for vacant positions.
Target Hiring Rate: Minimum salary $48,651.20/annually
Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.
