General Utility Worker (Grounds)
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General Utility Worker performs physical labor that includes grounds upkeep, moving and hauling and setting up for special events. Duties include grounds maintenance and upkeep (cutting grass, planting and pruning shrubs, weeding shrub beds, edging walks, sowing grass seed); policing grounds and trash collection and removal; moving and hauling of furniture, equipment and materials; setting up, break down and return of stages, props, chairs or other items required for special events; and snow and ice removal. Position is required to report for work during adverse weather (ice, snow and other emergencies) as well as perform other assigned duties.Primary Function of Organizational UnitThe Grounds Department provides maintenance and upkeep for the University's 200 acre campus, 800 acre farm, and other off-campus properties, natural landscape features and the athletic complex. Other services include sanitation (trash collection and removal), grounds maintenance and upkeep, landscaping, moving/hauling, and setting up for special events.Work Hours 8 hrs M-F (between 6am-4pm); work overtime and alternate weekends (3 hrs on Saturday, 2 hrs on Sunday); REQUIRED to work during adverse weather (snow, ice, other emergencies) Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.Key Responsibilities and Related CompetenciesRequired Competency Knowledge - Technical DutiesWork as a tradesman's helper, cleaning campus of debris, cleaning walks and curbs, cutting lawns, edging/trimming, pruning shrubs and trees, mulching, planting trees, shrubs, and flowers.Remove snow and ice (adverse weather clean-up).Move and haul furniture or other materials including chemicals and gases manually or otherwise.Set-up and break down for special events.Performs maintenance of grounds: seeds, fertilizes, installs fences and sign posts.Assists with safe application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.Operates riding mowers, farm tractors, and other grounds equipment/attachments, etc. safely.Trash/Recycling Collection:Drive pickup truck and utility vehicles to provide assistance with trash collection as needed.Collect recyclable waste from buildings.Inspect grounds and other exterior trash barrels for recyclables, sorting into specialized containers while avoiding contamination.Dispose of recyclables at established sites around Guilford County.Collect data (weight tickets, cost, etc.) and turns in to supervisor for reports.Assist with trash collection by walking and policing the campus to pick up debris.Comply with all policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies and energy.Report to work on time and in complete uniform and safety gear.Required Competency Interpersonal Skills DutiesFollow oral and written instructions and asks questions to complete tasks.Act as a lead worker for laborers in group to upkeep and grade grounds area, seed, dig holes and plant shrubs.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork.Required Competency Safety and Health Compliance DutiesPractice safe operating procedures with equipment, around students and facilities.Attend safety meetings, wears personal protective clothing for the season.Completes assignments according to OSHA safety standards and practices safe use of chemicals and/or fertilizers in planting, as well as in the operation of tools, equipment or vehicles.Required Competency Customer Service/Communication DutiesCommunicate and work cooperatively with fellow workers, and others in an acceptable manner.Follow oral and written instructions and ask questions to complete tasks.Listen to co-workers' questions or self-identifies questions that need answering.Select an appropriate person to consult to get a workable answer that can allow for progress in accomplishing the job.Listen and respond to customer's needs timely and respectfully.