What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 position at Oregon Tech?
Position Summary
Department Summary
Facilities Services is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the OIT campus. The department supports the education of approximately 3,000 students and the activities of 400 faculty and staff. The Facilities Services department employs 36 full time workers and varying numbers of part time workers and student laborers. The Facilities Services is a service organization responsible for planning, construction, renovating, and maintaining college buildings and grounds. It operates the mechanical and electrical systems in such a manner as to support the college teaching and community service goals while minimizing consumption of natural resources and providing other services to the college which ensure a clean, safe and healthy environment with effective use of economic and human resources.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for a assisting in the maintenance of the Oregon Tech campus. Primary responsibilities include maintaining a clean, attractive, well-landscaped appearance and safe environment related to the grounds at Oregon Tech.This position will perform all duties throughout the year. The scheduled hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:00 (AM) – 4:00 (PM); hours may change seasonally.
Minimum Requirements
Pesticide applicators license may be required based on position duties; AND One year of experience as a grounds keeper; OR Two years experience in any occupation providing knowledge of horticulture and grounds keeping practices and procedures.
Additional Requirements
- Two years experience as a grounds keeper
- Team Player
- Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to climb ladders
- Self-starter
- Current, valid driver’s license
- Ability to move objects weighing over 50 pounds
- Willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Knowledge of proper use of hand and power tools
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain power equipment as well as perform minor equipment repairs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in irrigation repair and installation
- Pruning experience
- Landscaping experience including proper tree and shrub planting techniques
- Landscaping experience for lawn planting/sod installation, grading, fertilizing, watering, and mowing
