"Grounds and Utility Worker 2"

Position ID:179141

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year college known for its academic rigor, engaged citizenship and character formation, experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), athletics and service. The Central experience is rooted in exploration and self-discovery and enhanced by life in an academic community of 1,100 students. Founded in 1853, the college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

Job Description:

Responsible to the Grounds/Utility Team Supervisor for performing a variety of tasks to include grounds maintenance; moving furniture, trash, etc., set up/dismantling of campus facilities for events, and preventative maintenance or supervising student workforce on campus.

• Maintenance of the college grounds including, but not limited to, mowing grass, edging sidewalks, planting trees, flowers, and shrubs, trimming, watering landscaping plantings, raking leaves, etc.
• Move furniture, picks up trash, etc. Tracks and picks up recycling.
• Assist with furniture, equipment and office moves in coordination with the Director, Purchasing & Facility Services
• Remove snow and ice. Spread anti-skid material.
• Operate truck, tractor, skid loader, forklift, mowers, chainsaw, and edger.
• Perform on and off campus deliveries, coordinating with Central Stores Coordinator.
• Responsible for event set-up and dismantling.
• Shift hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and college closure periods.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent plus one year of effective experience, including supervisory experience or preventative maintenance experience on landscaping equipment. 
• Ability to operate truck, tractor, mower, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds, climb and use a ladder.

Additional Information:

Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace.

A post-offer employment background check and pre-work physical will be conducted.