Groundskeeper / Equipment Technician
Hendrix College is seeking a full-time 12-month support staff to the Grounds Supervisor the Groundskeeper/Equipment Technician performs general grounds maintenance labor mows grass landscapes grounds operates and maintains grounds maintenance equipment works under the direct supervision of the higher level supervisory employees. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Plants transplants fertilizes waters prunes and cares for flowers shrubs and trees.
- Mow waters fertilizes and cares for lawns. Sows seed and lays sod.
- May operate and/or receive on the job training in the operation of various grounds maintenance equipment as directed.
- Removes snow and ice from walkways roadways and parking lots.
- Remove leaves litter etc. from campus grounds parking lots roadways walkways and buildings.
- Assists in maintaining roads and parking lots as required.
- May be required to perform some custodial duties and may be assigned indoor work as directed.
- Assists in the orientation of new employees or students as directed.
- Performs miscellaneous labor; Operates two-way radio may clean garage and storage compound. Fuels and cleans trucks and clean tools.
- Must complete all work orders in SchoolDude in a timely manner.
- Performs specialized tasks during adverse weather conditions and college the event of unscheduled closures due to weather events and/or other circumstances serves as essential personnel for reopening the college.
- Must positively communicate with students faculty and staff in completion of duties.
- Must complete all required training as scheduled.
- Perform light service and maintenance on various types of equipment including but not limited to golf carts grass trimmers hedgers leaf blowers mowers tractors trucks etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS: - A high school diploma or equivalent and experience in grounds maintenance related work.
- Experience servicing small equipment or other mechanical devices
- Ability to operate motorized maintenance equipment is required and must be demonstrated.
- Duties require walking stooping climbing working at extreme heights and lifting heavy equipment and materials.
- Must be available to work flexible shifts if required.
- Must have a current Arkansas drivers license.
- Ability to read write follow oral and written instructions.
- Lifting objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to withstand extreme hot/cold weather.
- Ability to work overtime and/or weekends.
- Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals.
Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application and a resume with contact information for three professional references. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $12.30 per hour. Applications can be submitted at Questions about this position can be submitted to
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