Location: all cities,MD, USA
Job Description:
Reporting to the Director of Grounds, the Greenskeeper is to perform, guide, and assist other employees in the planting, watering, weeding, spraying, fertilizing, mulching, edging, and clean-up of all annuals, perennials, shrub beds, and borders.
Responsibilities
* Mowing and landscaping of grounds using all types of power equipment
* Operate various types of equipment, including power mower, saws, edger, shears, light to medium weight trucks to pick up and deliver materials and supplies, and light or medium tractors and attachment used to maintain grounds as needed
* Inspect equipment each day ensuring it is in safe and proper working order. Repair equipment or see that it is repaired by the proper mechanic
* Have the knowledge of work methods, equipment and procedures to assure health and safety standards and precautions are in compliance with OSHA requirements
* Perform snow removal
* Assist with set-ups and major campus events
* Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Qualifications
* Experience with landscaping, golf course or horticulture preferred.
* Must possess valid driver's license with two or less points.
* Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Abilities
* Ability to work well with a wide range of people.
* Ability to work weekends, occasional holidays, and inclement weather.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Exposure to operating machinery consistent with care of grounds.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to work in noise, heat, cold, odors, dirt, outdoor temperatures, snow, steam, and emergency situations.
* Ability to lift; carry; and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance as well as being able to kneel; squat; reach above the head, at the waist, and below the knees.
* Ability to repetitively push and pull equipment (for example, pallet jack, push mower, hand truck) containing product loads a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.
* Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
* Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities.
* Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.
Additional Information:
McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit this link.
Application Instructions:
Completed applications must include the following: cover letter addressing position qualifications and related experience; resume, names and contact information of three professional references, and a completed job application. Review of applications immediately.