Equipment Operator

Job Description

Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment including tractors with various attachments, forklifts, mowers, edges, lawn vacuums, leaf rakes and other grounds-keeping equipment in the performance of grounds keeping duties; cuts lawns, removes debris, applies fertilizers and pesticides as directed.

Operates trucks, garden trailers and front-end loaders in performing pick up and delivery work, and in hauling debris.

Operates street sweepers in maintaining paved areas on a campus.

Adjusts, lubricates and performs minor servicing work on light equipment.

Assists in the maintenance of athletic fields and lawn renovation.

Performs a variety of manual labor tasks as required.

Assists in ordering and delivering of supplies and equipment as necessary; maintains inventories and related records.

Maintains routine records related to work performed and equipment and vehicle servicing.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for operating a variety of light and heavy equipment for the maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of operating requirements of a variety of light equipment. Knowledge of basic automotive servicing practices. Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance work. Ability to operate pick-up trucks, sweepers, gang mowers, forklifts and other equipment as required. Ability to effectively and safely utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. Ability to meet schedules and time lines. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Any combination of training and experience equivalent to one (1) year operating and maintaining various light and heavy equipment used in the maintenance of grounds and facilities. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.