"GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TRAINEE"

Job Details

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Campus Planning and Facilities or their designated supervisor, this employee performs grounds maintenance, including snow removal. Will be required to work outside in all types of weather.

The employee has a period of 24 months to achieve adequate levels of competency on all requirements, including obtaining and maintaining MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification.

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Assisting with set-ups for on-campus events including monitoring the electronic facilities reservation system for information on initial set-ups or any changes based on client needs and returning the space back to the original set-up as required
• Monitoring of the electronic work order system and the ability to enter information on assigned work orders as necessary for departmental tracking
• Minimal daily interaction with the electronic mail system, responding as necessary, and maintaining their personal calendar
• Completing all assigned web-based or in-person training courses assigned by Human Resources and/or supervisors
• Attending all mandatory college and departmental meetings and continuing education training. Shift adjustments may be made to accommodate training schedules. Exceptions may be granted by the Director of Campus Planning and Facilities

Specific position responsibilities:

• Provides training for all facilities department employees on grounds/snow equipment and procedures for inclement weather safety, prevention and removal (snow/ice removal)
• Assists with student assistant oversight (training, assigning daily activities, etc.)
• Provides preventative maintenance on all college fleet vehicles and equipment including, but not limited to: oil changes, tire rotation, checking and maintaining fluid levels, maintaining both a clean interior and exterior, etc.
• Performs emergency repair of all fleet vehicles and college equipment as needed (both campuses)
• Performs necessary switch-out for winter/spring and fall/winter apparatuses on all college vehicles and equipment
• Performs and leads snow removal efforts including, but not limited to: plowing, salting, and brining of all drives, lots, and walks; snow pile removal as necessary; shoveling, salting, or brining of all building entries, ramps, stairs, etc.; preventative and/or emergency repair, light fabrication of snow equipment; scheduling delivery and maintaining appropriate levels of salt
• Performs duties associated with turf maintenance including, but not limited to, seeding/patching/soil replacement; mowing, trimming; fall leaf pickup; maintenance of walking trails; fertilization and weed control including the application of herbicides and pesticides as necessary
• Performs site maintenance including, but not limited to: curb and sidewalk inspections, edging and patching; yard drain maintenance; irrigation system maintenance including scheduling of seasonal starting and closing; pond care including trimming, weeding, and treatment
• Performs landscaping maintenance including, but not limited to, trimming of all trees, shrubs, plants, etc.; planting, removal, pruning, and watering as needed; application or removal of mulch; application of fertilization, herbicides, or pesticides; maintenance of potted plants
• Performs general site maintenance including, but not limited to, flag and flagpole maintenance; assist with exterior trash collection and removal; parking lot and road maintenance including asphalt patching and stall striping; maintaining wayfinding and parking signage; assist with building entry cleanup (cobwebs, dirt, debris, etc.); coordination with vendors for supplies, fuel delivery, etc.
• Performs outdoor event set-ups and tear-downs
• Other duties as assigned within the classification of this position

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license
• Minimum of one year (preferred) of related groundskeeping experience or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic level of proficiency with the operation of a computer
• Knowledge/experience with small engine diagnosis and repair, diesel engine diagnosis and repair, basic automotive maintenance and repair, 12v electrical systems, hydraulic systems
• Knowledge of turf and plant management

SKILLS:

• General mechanical ability
• Will be required to work outside in all types of weather

ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow orders either orally or written
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to operate heavy machinery such as snow removal equipment, lifts, a forklift, etc. (preferred, however, will train as necessary)
• Good physical condition to perform duties and tasks that require stooping, bending, lifting (up to 65 lbs.), and climbing ladders

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person and on the telephone, and receive written and oral instruction. The employee is frequently required to operate hand tools and power equipment, cleansing chemicals, and address unclean surfaces and fixtures. The employee is frequently walking, bending, stooping, and moving objects of 10 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to access elevated and lower-level areas and lift objects of light to heavy weight.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, and can be loud during certain assignments.

Organization

Working at Monroe County Community College: Monroe County Community College is a comprehensive, two-year college located in Monroe, Michigan that is committed to enriching the lives of the community it serves through instructional excellence, transformational learning, the cultivation of informed and participating citizens, entrepreneurial and responsive leadership, cultural enrichment, affordability, accessibility, diversity, ethical integrity and accountability. The college is a true source of pride for the residents of Monroe County, alumni and the college’s students.

Established in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the state of Michigan and student tuition. The 210-acre Main Campus is centrally located in Monroe County with easy access to Detroit and Toledo, Ohio. The Whitman Center, our south extension center in Bedford Township near the Michigan-Ohio border, offers a wide selection of courses.

Mission: Monroe County Community College enriches and transforms lives by providing opportunity and excellence in higher education.

Vision: Monroe County Community College will be an innovative and progressive higher education institution and our community’s first choice for quality post-secondary education.

The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs for career preparation, as well as for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. It also provides training and retraining opportunities for business and industry, professional and personal enrichment programs, and other events and activities to promote the educational, economic, social and cultural wellbeing of the county and its citizens.

Four-year and postgraduate degrees are available right on the MCCC campus through Siena Heights University and Eastern Michigan University.