Grounds Crew/Heating Plant Operator

Job Title: Grounds Crew/Heating Plant Operator

Location: Mayville State University, Mayville, ND

Compensation: Hiring Range - $38,175.42 - $45,810.51 to commensurate with experience

Benefits: Includes: single or family health care coverage (health insurance premiums paid 100% by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave.

Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, long- term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Who can apply: Internal/external candidates eligible to work in the United States. Mayville State University will not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Recruitment: Internal/External

Start Date: March 1, 2025

Position Information: Mayville State University is seeking to fill a full-time position responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and functional aspects of the campus grounds and ensuring the efficient and safe operation of heating systems.

Key Competencies:

Summer Season

• Maintain campus grounds by mowing, trimming, and weeding
• Weed control and spraying
• Flower bed preparation, watering, fertilizing, and applying bed mulch
• Maintain flower beds
• Trimming and removal of trees
• Upkeep of state fleet vehicles (Cleaning interior and exterior)
• Assisting with building maintenance as needed
• Assisting with heating maintenance
• Maintain appropriate equipment for named duties

Winter Season

• Provide snow shoveling of steps, doorways, and approaches
• Plow and snow blow sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways
• Sand and salt where needed
• Maintain appropriate equipment for named duties
• Upkeep of state fleet vehicles (Cleaning interior and exterior)
• Assist with ongoing maintenance within the heating plant and on campus, as needed
• Cleaning heating plant and facilities buildings as needed
• Operate high pressure boilers to maintain consistent steam flow through campus, as needed
• Observe water pressure, steam pressure, and check gauges, sensors, and water levels, as needed
• Perform chemical testing and salt levels, as needed

Position Details:

• Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday (flexible)
• Hours: Full-time, 40-hour week with occasional overtime
• Flexible Hours: Daytime hours during the summer season and late afternoon/evening hours preferred during the winter season

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Horticulture – flowers, plants, trees, & shrubs
• Knowledge of Mechanical Pumps
• Knowledge of skid steer, Bobcat equipment and snow removal equipment
• Knowledge of high pressure boilers and related equipment, power tools, and test equipment

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered fully:

• A letter of application
• A current resume/CV
• Three professional references

Application review will begin February 18, 2025, and will continue until filled.

MaSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. ND veteran's preference laws apply to this position. Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability. The state of North Dakota has an open records law; therefore, your application could be subject to review upon request. A criminal history background check must be satisfied prior to employment.

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