Grounds Assistant Main Campus,Tom L. Wilson Blvd.,Galesburg Job Galesburg area,Illinois USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Grounds Assistant Main Campus, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg

Purpose/position code/classification/level/work relationships

Maintain an appealing appearance of the campus grounds
PHYOMH
26510
Physical Plant, II
Non-exempt, bargaining unit
Reports to:

Assistant Coordinator of Grounds Services
Principal working relationships:
Director of Facilities, Assistant Coordinator of Maintenance Services, Assistant Coordinator of Custodial Services, Vice President of Institutional Resources, staff, faculty, and students.

Primary responsibilities

The removal of snow, ice, and debris from all parking lots, sidewalks, and roads.

Mow lawns, trim shrubbery and trees, cut weeds, and maintain landscaping.

Service and repair all equipment used in ground maintenance.

Supervise subordinates for ground maintenance.

Move equipment to and from storage.

Maintain yard and exterior lighting.

Be available to work overtime and outside regular hours when necessary.

Respond to urgent issues outside of regular hours as needed.

Utilize Sandburg vehicles/trailers for picking up materials and delivering scrap metal as required.

Service fleet vehicles.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Coordinate:

Painting of curbing.

Installation and maintenance of traffic control signs.

Placement and repair of roadside informational signs.

Assist with:

Moving furniture and equipment.

Setting up equipment for events.

Procurement and disposal of welding metals for the industrial division.

Maintaining exhaust fans.

Replacing fluorescent lamps and ballasts.

Furniture and equipment repairs.

Assessing grounds services.

Establishing departmental KPIs based on the strategic plan.

Risk-management and loss-prevention activities

Maintain knowledge of college emergency procedures and participate in risk management programs.

Monitor conditions and circumstances that pose risks, intervening or reporting as specified in the risk-management plan.

Minimum necessary education, skills, and experience

High School diploma or GED required.

Valid driver’s license.

Good electrical and mechanical skills.

Illinois pesticide operator’s license within the first year.

Forklift license preferred.

Experience with power equipment like tractors, mowers, chainsaws, and snow removal tools.

Experience with power hand tools.

Supervisory experience with several subordinates.

Effective communication skills with diverse populations.

Spanish or French proficiency preferred.

Physical requirements

Ability to perform arduous work.

Lifting capacity of 50 lbs.

Ability to climb ladders.

Work outside in environmental conditions.

Job conditions and hazards:

Bloodborne pathogens exposure - category 2

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Grounds Assistant Main Campus, Tom L. Wilson Blvd., Galesburg