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Grounds Technician


Campus: Ephraim

Review Date: November 19, 2018
Close Date: November 19, 2018
Desired Start Date: ASAP

Job Status: Interviewing 

 
Qualifications:
  • One-year of Grounds experience, required;
  • Must be at least 18 years old;

  • Computer skills;

  • Must have the ability to read and write basic English;

  • Must have the ability to follow simple oral and written instructions;

  • Some supervisory experience, desired;

  • Familiarity with common grounds methods, mowing, Line trimming, edging, Irrigation, pruning, planting, and snow plowing preferred;

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds easily, lift and move  heavy equipment and furnishings, be able to climb ladders and work from heights of 20 ft. or more;

  • Willing to establish and maintain working relations with supervisors, fellow workers, and students (public relations);

  • Mechanical abilities, maintaining/cleaning equipment, repairs, troubleshooting problems, proper use of mechanics tools, preferred;

  • Must be self-motivated;

  • Must be able to follow instructions;

  • Must pass a criminal background check;

Major Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Under general supervision, work with a student crew to mow and maintain lawns on campus weekly.

  • Duties include, but are not limited to:  mowing, line trimming, edging, pruning, planting, weeding, cleaning up leaves, irrigation, snow removal, operating equipment, pouring concrete, installing all types of landscape, garbage, helping with surplus items.

  • Welding and fabricating various items.

  • Equipment maintenance, repairs, scheduled preventative maintenance on all equipment.

  • Must learn and observe all safety regulations and policies.

  • Work from heights on various tasks.

  • Must be willing to work occasional weekends.

  • Must take weekly shifts for being on call for grounds duties.

  • Supervise student grounds crews.

  • Assist with Snow College Recycling program.

Salary: 

$12.00/hour

Work Hours:

Part-time - Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30pm (Scheduled 29 hr per week)

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Email completed application and required documents to jobs@snow.edu

Required Applicant Documents:

1. Cover Letter -  Why you are the best person for the job
2. Snow College Application
3. Resume
4. Three references with complete contact information