Grounds Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform chemical application, general landscaping, and irrigation duties.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Spray insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides

* Install and maintain irrigation systems

* Maintain and modify irrigation schedules

* Install and remove landscape materials and hardscapes

* Install and remove plant materials

* Monitor plant health

* Install and remove paver or retaining walls

* Able to operate small heavy equipment; back hoe, trucks, loaders, trenchers

* Direct work of student employees

* Assist with recycling and trash removal as needed

* Other duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Bookkeeping skills

* Knowledge of equipment

* Professional in appearance and presentation

* Effective in oral and written communication

* Minimum 1 year spraying experience and a Certified Applicator's License

OTHER

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Drive motorized vehicles

* Work around machines

* Work above floor level

* Exposed to dust, fumes, gases

* Exposed to marked changes in temperature

* Working outdoors in varying weather

* Repetitive foot movement to operate foot controls--both feet

* Repetitive hand movement (firm grasp, fine manipulation, grasp & pull)--both hands

* Requires various head and neck positions (frequent flexion)

* Requires digging

An applicant must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University's positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc.,

(https://). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview.

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Education:

High School diploma or GED