What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Coordinator--PV, LV, BR position at Metropolitan Community College?
- Associate's Degree and 4 years of experience in grounds care and maintenance,
OR - High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of experience in grounds care and maintenance.
AND - Valid Driver's License required
Minimum Education Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Ornamental Turf Pesticide (Technician certification)
- Knowledge of grounds equipment, maintenance and safety procedures
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration.
- Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break.
We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break.
We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!
Incumbents coordinate, monitor, and lead the activities assigned for landscaping and grounds keeping activities.
We currently have 3 openings, one at each of the following campuses: Blue River, Longview, and Penn Valley.
We currently have 3 openings, one at each of the following campuses: Blue River, Longview, and Penn Valley.
- In collaboration with campus superintendent coordinates the schedules and assigns work related to lawn and grounds maintenance activities; ensures that all operations are performed in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Based on assigned resources, develops and implements plans for snow and ice removal and salting, and trash disposal.
- Coordinates and works with contractors to maintain grass, beds, shrubs, trees. Performs lawn and tree chemical applications. Acts as contract quality assurance.
- Leads maintenance mechanic assistants, as needed, to maintain general landscape to include turf, beds, shrubs, trees.
- Coordinates assigned resources to perform
sgrounds maintenance and enhancement activities, to include planting trees, plants, and shrub; mowing and raking lawns and assigned spaces; and aerating and watering lawns. - Prepares and maintains records, and maintains and orders supplies as needed.
- Plans and designs campus landscapes according to the vision of the College.
- Operates equipment and machinery such as tractors, trucks, snow plows, forklifts, hedgers, and chainsaws.
- Ensures all grounds related equipment is maintained to an acceptable level through mechanical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning and grounds maintenance techniques;
- Knowledge of applicable equipment, tools and cleaning chemicals;
- Knowledge of basic training principles;
- Knowledge of computers and related software applications;
- Skilled in prioritizing and assigning work;
- Skilled in cleaning and sanitizing facilities and equipment;
- Skilled in performing landscape maintenance;
- Skilled in handling and applying applicable cleaning chemicals;
- Skilled in using applicable tools and equipment;
- Skilled in monitoring and replenishing inventory;
- Skilled in preparing records and logs;
- Skilled in training staff on routine work methods;
- Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
- Positions in this class typically require: balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, hearing, kneeling, pulling, pushing, stooping, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is very heavy work which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as, mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; work space-related movement restrictions; intense noise; other environmental conditions, such as, challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environment.
Valid Driver's License required
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Salary : $40,810 - $42,959
