Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic I (Grounds) is a member of the College's Buildings & Grounds Department.

The incumbent:

• Participates in landscape improvements, including grading, planting and pruning or removal of trees, shrubs and the installation special design shrub and floral beds, to improve the appearance of College property;
• Mows and removes leaves to maintain grounds appearance; and sands & plows for safety;
• Maintains planted material by watering, re-seeding, and performing fertilizing, pest, disease and weed control, etc., ensuring that the plantings remain healthy and attractive;
• Plants, mows, and prunes trees & hedges, weeds, cleans up leaves and litter, etc. in order to maintain the appearance and health of plantings;
• Performs routine and emergency repairs and maintenance, both scheduled and in response to emergency situations, as required;
• Maintains and repairs roads, walkways, curbs, etc., ensuring safety; and cleans & repairs catch basins, in order to ensure effective operation;
• All other duties, as assigned.