Groundskeeper Job in Flint Recruiting by Mott Community College

Position Summary

Who we are: Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution, we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities.
As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity, it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students’ self-efficacy, for cultivating a sense of belonging, and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom.

Purpose: This position is responsible for maintaining the College grounds in a safe, functional and attractive condition. Responsible for basic ground maintenance service and other tasks as assigned. Minimum Requirements 1. High School diploma or G. E. D.
2. Must have demonstrated positive and progressive work performance in current or previous position.
3. Six months with professional grounds keeping and/or landscaping experience. Bargaining unit custodians with the equivalent of six months of experience performing grounds tasks on an out-of-class basis at Mott College, including, but not limited to overtime and work done on a seasonal basis, meet this qualification. To satisfy the equivalent of six months of experience, the unit member custodian must have performed 1,000 hours of out-of-class grounds work.
4. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of common grounds keeping practices and proficiency with the operation and care of basic grounds keeping tools and equipment. Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and post-offer grounds physical.
5. Successfully pass Assessment Testing.
6. Must be able to perform basic custodial duties per College standards (mop stairs, clean up spills, etc.).
7. Must be able to work under extreme temperatures and weather conditions.
8. Must be available for special projects and snow emergencies with minimal notice.
9. Must maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s license while employed as a Groundskeeper.
10. Must obtain a valid Michigan Chauffeurs license within three months of hire. This license must then be maintained while employed as a Groundskeeper.
11. Ability to work effectively with a team. Seek input from and maintain effective ongoing communication with others. Work safely and effectively around the public; maintain cooperative working relationships.
12. Must possess good oral and written communication skills and be able to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to express ideas effectively and concisely.
13. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
14. Work independently in the absence of supervision.
15. Certification for Forklift and Boom lift required within one year of hire. Additional Desirable Qualifications 1. Two or more years of professional grounds keeping/landscaping experience
2. Pesticide and herbicide application certifications.
3. Master Gardener certification.
4. Forklift certification
5. Boom and scissor lift certification.
6. Certified arborist in tree pruning and trimming.
7. Experience in operating and maintaining irrigation systems.
8. Experience with heavy equipment (i.e., back hoe, front-end loader, hydraulic lift, riding mower, pressure washer, sweeper, etc.)
9. Experience maintaining grounds similar in area and character with the College. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions 1. Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying (up to 60 lbs. unassisted to a height of three (3) feet repetitively); bending, stooping, kneeling; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
2. Ability to operate a passenger automobile, station wagon, 4-wheel or 2-wheel drive Jeep-type vehicle and pick up truck using an automatic gearshift.
3. Works on ladders up to 12 feet.
4. Handles and mixes chemicals per directions on labels; may wear personal protective equipment several hours per day; works at varying times in areas as assigned.

Unique Aspects of Job:
1. Ability to walk, kneel, climb, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, pull and do related physical activities necessary in performing grounds work.
2. On call 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and may work unlimited hours in an emergency. Emergency is defined for this job description as snow event or other College emergencies. Special grounds projects are not included in this 24/7 requirement. Work Schedule Tuesday – Friday (2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Full-time. Additional hours may be required to accommodate deadlines, events, schedules, etc. Must be capable of working extended hours in case of emergency situations. Overtime opportunities may be available