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Summary

Maintain all campus landscape areas, outdoor athletic facilities, parking lots and walkways year around through all four seasons. Also transport materials, supplies and equipment for events and general use.

Schedule can be Mon-Fri or Wed - Sun. Hours may vary due to weather and events.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate various grounds equipment for mowing, edging, trimming in order to maintain the campus's grass areas and removal of weeds
• Experienced in applications of weed control. lawn fertilization and other grounds applications
• Plant, cultivate, fertilize, trim and water ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, lawns and flowers. Rake leaves and hoe weeds
• Clean trash and empty trash containers daily from assigned areas including parking lots, as well as general trash collection
• Prepare and treat soils for plantings and mulching
• Maintain hoses, sprinklers, tools, supplies and equipment in proper condition and repair
• Operate and perform maintenance on power-operated pavement sweepers, power mowers, riding mowers, and other landscaping / grounds power equipment
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and equipment
• Experienced in driving pick-ups with attached trailers, dump trucks, bobcat, tractors, zero turn and articulating mowers, backhoes, and other specialized lawn and turf equipment, in the performance of assigned duties
• May coordinate the work of student workers
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies
• Operate various grounds equipment for snow removal such as bobcat, snow plows, snow blowers and salt spreaders in order remove snow and ice from College roads, parking lots, sidewalks and steps. Includes hand shovels
• Must participate with overtime staff coverage, as needed, to address campus needs and will participate on the physical plant weekly "on-call" listing. Refusal to participate will be subject to disciplinary action
• Will be required to work up to 10 to 12 hours per day 6 days per week schedule during peak seasonal periods of landscaping, snow removal and critical events blackout periods of the college. Work hours and work days will vary depending on seasonal conditions of rain, snow, ice and events. Prepared to work Holidays when needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Additional job-related duties as required by the supervisor
• Will perform athletic and event set-ups and break down as required

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and comprehend at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
• Prior work experience required in operating grounds landscaping and snow removal equipment as described above and must show a willingness and ability to learn how to operate related equipment
• Prior experience in maintenance of power-operated as described above with mechanical skills in gas and diesel engines and hydraulic systems
• Must be able to work long and continuous hours operating equipment during hot summer months and cold winter months
• Must be able to adjust quickly to feasible schedules depending on weather conditions including weekends and Holidays
• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability for dependable transportation to work
• Ability to follow instructions given either orally or in writing
• Good interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of people
• Willingness to learn grounds and horticultural practices

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 80 pounds repeatedly throughout the work shift bags of salt for snow removal and topsoil
• Ability to push and pull heavy grounds equipment
• Stand
• Walk up to 12 hours per day
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Bend
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Use basic hand tools and power tools

• Stamina for prolonged or short-term physical exertion

Supervisory Duties

This position does not require any supervisory duties.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

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Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College W&J is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, W&J College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.