"General Services Technician I"

Job Details

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management, Planning & Construction

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Grounds and Athletics Services Manager, Grounds Foreman

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

POSITION SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, perform a broad range of tasks and duties associated with landscaping and grounds maintenance activities. Typical workdays are Sunday through Thursday with typical hours of 8am-4pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through a work order system, as well as direction from others, provide the maintenance and installation of the campus landscape, walkways, roads and parking lots, outdoor furniture, snow removal and other routine or emergency maintenance; trash, recycling, litter and related clean-up.
• Under general supervision, lay out, mark and line athletic fields to varsity and intramural specifications and provide support for athletic activities and events.
• Depending on workload requirement, perform work associated with the General Services division of the department, i.e. delivery, furniture removal and placement, trash removal, emptying of trash chutes, event set-up and set-downs.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn mowers, small farm tractors and handheld power equipment.
• Assist in minor repairs and preventative maintenance on all grounds and delivery vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Assist other divisions of the department as required – structural and mechanical operations, custodial, etc.
• Required to participate in rotating one-week duration "on-call" system related to ice and snow events. This system normally extends from November through March.
• Comply with all safety procedures and work guidelines encountered in the maintenance and operation of institutional buildings and built and natural environment. Communicate issues to managers or supervisors; actively participate in training activities, seminars and safety meetings.
• Position is designated as "essential personnel" and is required to provide various duties and maintenance services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as required during institutional closures, and duties related to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, valid Pennsylvania driver's license, 2 years' recent experience in the grounds/landscape fields or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the requirements of this position.
• General knowledge of grounds or landscape maintenance and associated materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring above average physical strength.
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, etc., in ditches, freight elevators or other confining spaces, shovel snow and operate snow removal equipment.
• Possess the ability to work independently, under the direction of others, follow oral and written instructions, and work with other staff members as part of a team to create and maintain a positive, productive, safe and efficient work environment.
• Satisfactory background checks will be required.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to the online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for a U.S. work visa for this position.

Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

We welcome applicants of all abilities and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in your role, we encourage you to reach out to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.