Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., November 18, 2024.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).NTC offers outstanding career opportunities at our beautiful campus with state-of-the-art technology and a stimulating and diverse environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off - including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas - New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is The College that Cares and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team!Starting Hourly Rate Based on Qualifications:$23.27
JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:Job SummaryThis person is responsible for the overall grounds maintenance and care of the college. The responsibilities include operation of snow removal equipment, heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, light equipment, and hand-operated equipment. In addition, this person will maintain the department's equipment and college warehouse.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.Essential Functions:
- Perform all duties and tasks directly associated with grounds maintenance and care.
- Mow, cut, and trim grass covered areas.
- Maintain shrubs, flower beds, trees, and all other horticultural areas.
- Continuously assess and recommend improvements to enhance the aesthetics and efficiency of grounds care and maintenance practices.
- Maintain sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots, to include, but not limited to, snow removal, pothole filling, painting, grading, and power sweeping.
- Maintain and repair outside signage, furniture, flags, and refuse containers.
- Selectively apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to grounds. Maintain all records for same.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs to fleet vehicles & grounds care equipment.
- Prepare grounds equipment for seasonal use and storage.
- Repair damage to grounds and horticulture caused by construction, vandalism, natural acts, and disease.
- Maintain outside trash containers, pick up trash and debris from grounds, and collect recycling.
- Provide transportation and courier services for District operations.
- Maintain warehousing, storage, and retrieval for the District.
- Know and practice safety precautions in performance of duties.
Additional Functions:
- Maintain an operating time log for each piece of equipment and machinery and report needed repairs to supervisor.
- Advise supervisor of equipment needing major repair and/or replacement.
- Respond to any emergency assignments as directed by a supervisor or member of management.
- Maintain secure areas for equipment and District property.
- Provide protective barriers for hazardous locations on the grounds.
- Monitor and provide guidance for the part-time summer help crew.
- Assist the maintenance staff as need.
- Able and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work and communicate with co-workers, faculty, students, management, and administration, as well as the many publics that use the District's facilities and grounds.
- Willing to adjust daily work-shift hours to meet the immediate needs of the position and College.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications RequiredIn limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Education: High School Education / GED
Experience: 2 years
Additional Experience Information:- Two years of diversified, successful experience in grounds care.
- Extensive knowledge of horticulture, heavy equipment operations, grounds care equipment operations, pesticide and herbicide equipment operations, the maintenance of associated grounds care equipment, Right-to-Know laws, and handling, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Ability to read work instructions, schedules, warning signs, and equipment operations manuals.
- Ability to regularly lift 75 lbs. and raise it to a height of 6 feet on a recurring basis.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilityIn order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills:Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.
Math Skills:Ability to add and subtract numbers using basic units of measurement.
Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Technical Skills:Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.
Customer Service Skills:Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.
Other RequirementsDrivers license with a clean record.
Physical RequirementsCarrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: HighCarrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: MediumCarrying/Lifting >50 lbs: MediumSitting: MediumStanding/Walking/Climbing: MediumSquatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: MediumRepetitive Hand/Foot Movement: LowPushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Medium
Work EnvironmentIndoor/Office Work Environment: MediumOutdoor Weather Conditions: MediumIrritated or Agitated Individuals: LowHostile or Violent Individuals: LowHazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: LowConfined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/AWork-Related Travel: MediumSmell Requirement: LowSpecific Vision: HighHearing: HighTaste: N/A