What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Columbia College?
Groundskeeper
Department: Plant & Facilities Operations
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Staff, Full-time
Salary range starts at: $16.50 per hour (Pay range may vary based on geographic location)
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse; supports activities that promote diversity and inclusion; and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
Job Summary:
To assist the groundskeeper supervisor in implementation and maintenance of grounds, assist with snow and ice removal, extermination of pests and the maintenance and upkeep of Columbia College Fleet vehicles.
- Perform job duties in accordance with Columbia College’s vision, mission and values, and contributes to the development of the Plant & Facilities Department.
- Planting of shrubs, trees, flowers and other plants.
- Removal of dead trees and limbs.
- Mowing and trimming grass using weed-eaters and riding and push-type mowers.
- Raking leaves.
- Examines grounds to recommend new projects.
- Assist with snow and ice removal.
- Dispose of trash and debris from parking lots and campus lawns. Experience in fleet vehicle maintenance including; cleaning and light mechanical duties.
- Experience in grounds maintenance.
- Able to operate all types of landscape equipment.
- Practice superior customer service.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Missouri Class E Chauffer’s driver’s license.
- Prior grounds experience.
- Experience in operating of small engines.
- Knowledge in landscaping and grounds keeping
- Ability to handle tools and machinery used to perform duties.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy. https://www.ccis.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/reports-stats
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