Laborer/General Maintenance

Job Title

Laborer/General Maintenance

Essential Job Functions

• Mows grass and trims with power mowers and other power tools
• Weeds flower beds and around shrubs and trees as directed
• Removes dead branches, prunes and maintains trees
• Assists with the removal and disposal of trash and debris
• Rakes or blows leaves and grass
• Clean floors, hallways, restrooms, common areas, porches, and windows
• Wax, buffs, and polishes floors
• Cleans parking lots
• Moves furniture and sets-up offices and other academic spaces as directed
• Maintains streets (immediate vicinity of campus) and parking lots
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High school dipolar or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of grounds keeping and/or maintenance experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and express ideas effectively and concisely
• Ability to operate maintenance and grounds equipment, power and hand tools
• Ability to work within the overall organization of Facilities Management
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Ability to organize work to effectively accomplish tasks
• Ability to apply insecticide and herbicide in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to calibrate spraying equipment