Part-Time Seasonal Groundskeeper

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ "Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals."
• Maintains the condition of campus grounds, Lake Charles, Horse Barn, Child Care, Radio Station, Adult Learning Center, and any other locations assigned by the Director of Facilities and Operations under the maintenance of Dodge City Community College.
• Oversees, with other members of the grounds keeping staff, all planting and care of grass, trees, shrubs and landscaping when needed.
• Maintains campus fences and outdoor equipment.
• Perform general repairs to campus buildings as directed.
• Assist with construction projects as needed.
• Perform or assist in repairs and maintenance of all campus equipment when assigned
• Assist in promoting the safety, health and comforts of students and employees
• Insures that snow and ice removal is completed in a timely and safe manner.
• Insures that campus litter is cleaned up as needed.
• Responsible for conformance with the policies as established by the College's Board of Trustees and the procedures that apply to the position.
• Serve the College and the customers of the College in a professional and congenial manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Facilities.
• Position works May through August
  
  

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Prior grounds keeping/general maintenance experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and/or experience in landscaping maintenance or horticultural.
• Knowledge and training in the use and application of fertilizer and landscaping chemicals.
• Chemical applicators license.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Physical Requirements: With or without assistance

• Ability to lift and carry 15-45 lb loads over 50 yards multiple times in an extended period.
• Ability to work on feet (standing, walking, etc.) for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, climb, crawl and lift objects for an extended period.
• Ability to lift 45 lb objects overhead.
• Ability to handle and manipulate tools, objects, and equipment.
• Ability to read instructions.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate with other employees.
• Ability to maintain grounds and operate utility vehicles, lawn mowers, tractors, tools and equipment.
  
  

Building Assignment

• Maintenance