Mobile Equipment Operator
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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through My Draft Applications located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Mobile Equipment Operator Position Type:Classified Department:LSUE BA - PPOM - Grounds (Bert M McCoy Jr. (00006725)) Work Location:0100 Eunice Grounds Maintenance Pay Grade:Job Description:Mobile Equipment Operator LighAdditional Job Description:The grounds maintenance and landscape unit is a component of the Physical Plant Department. Its mission is to properly and safely maintain/beautify LSUE' s campus which comprises of approximately 100 acres of land. Numerous trees, shrubs, flower beds and manicured lawns are positioned throughout the campus. Other key areas and focal points on campus that require detailed attentioninclude the Chancellor's residence lawn and flower beds, the baseball field, two primary boulevard entrances to the campus, outside fountain, courtyards, etc. In addition to this primary mission, this unit also provides support to the Physical Plant in the area of setups for special events, campus deliveries and the maintenance of the motor pool fleet which includes approximately 20 vehicles. The role of the person filling the Mobile Equipment Operator Light position is to operate and provide general maintenance to the associated equipment needed to maintain and beautify the campus along with other duties as outlined below .70% - Equipment OperatorOperate all equipment enumerated for the Mobile Equipment Operator - Light as necessary along with associated general maintenance functions as follows:Operate several 20 horsepower rotary mowers .Operate various utility vehicles such as 2x4 & 4x6 Gators, Genie Lift, etc .Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels; sharpening blades, keeping filters/equipment clean and in safe operating condition.20% - General MaintenanceRoutine general inspections, maintenance, cleaning, etc., to motor pool & shop vehicles . Pressure washing exterior of buildingsEdging along sidewalks and blowing off grass & other debris .Spraying roundup around building, light poles & ditches on campus .Weed-eating around bushes, trees, fenced areas, and landscape timbers .Trimming all low-lying tree limbs and picking up branches .Emptying all exterior garbage receptacles on campus and properly disposing campus debris . Raking cigarette butts at entrances and exits of buildings.10% -OtherTransport and set up tables, chairs, stages, and tents for designated functions on and off campus for events such as commencement, special banquets, festivals, etc.Deliver various pieces of equipment, furniture, paper, supplies, and other miscellaneous packages/freight items from the central -receiving to the appropriate locations on campus.Paint offices and classrooms during the winter monthsOther duties as assigned by supervisor.Salary: $13.11/hourlyCompetencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Mobile Equipment Operator-Light Posting Date:August 12, 2024 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:Louisiana State University Eunice adheres to the principle of equal education, employment, and promotion opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The University is dedicated to the philosophy of providing opportunity for full participation and representation in all segments of its operation to every individual who possesses the required training and experience. LSUE is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.The University will provide equal opportunity for all qualified and qualifiable persons and will promote the realization of equal opportunity through positive, continuing training programs in all applicable departments. This policy of equal opportunity applies to everyone and is regulated by the requirements of the University's Affirmative Action Plan; Louisiana Executive Order 13, dated 24 September 1965; and 11375, dated 13 October 1967, as amended; Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; and Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972. The University has designated an individual to coordinate the campus' nondiscrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Affirmative Action-Equal Employment Opportunity / Title IX Coordinator, LSU Eunice, P.O. Box 1129, Eunice, LA 70535, (337) ###-####.HCM Contact Information:Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-###-#### or emailed at ...@lsue.edu.