Grounds Maintenance Technician
Grounds Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
When working on the Grounds at the Delta Center you have the opportunity to contribute to the cleanliness beauty and attraction of downtown Salt Lake City. Our grounds maintenance team is responsible to perform a variety of duties to maintain the high standards of the arena and surrounding properties. Daily tasks can include; pruning pesticide application blowing mowing trimming planting weeding garbage pickup watering fertilizing digging raking irrigation system maintenance installing Christmas lights leaf and snow removal. You must be able to work with a crew in all weather conditions and be able to operate essential equipment such as mowers trimmers utility carts weed eaters plows lifts etc. We also specialize in event cleanup and assisting with other departments as needed. $17-$20 per hour.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely operate lawn mowers weed eaters sprayers tractors blowers etc.
- Daily cleanup around the arena and surrounding properties
- Safely apply pesticides herbicides and fertilizers
- Turf maintenance
- Irrigation system maintenance and repairs
- Identify weeds and other desirable plant material
- Ability to interact well with the public customers and fellow employees
- High attention to detail and be able to identify problems
- Prioritize safety and the practices necessary to maintain a safe work environment
- Operate with an emphasis on safety for employees teams and guests
- Other duties as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Service--the individual understands his/her role in providing service.
- Oral Communication--the individual clearly identifies and expresses issues in positive or negative situations.
- Planning/Organizing--the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
- Quality--the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Dependability--the individual is consistently at work and on time follows instructions responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and Security--the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Utah drivers license.
- Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) screening in accordance with company policy and insurance requirements.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Must have 2-4 years of Landscape and Grounds Experience
- Must have 2-4 Years of higher education in an applicable field
- Must be able to work outside in seasonal weather
- Often required to work long hours and be available when needed or as business requires (including events holidays nights and weekends)
- Moderate to high levels of stress may be associated with this position
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally
- This person must be able to observe inspect estimate and assess
- This person must be able to sit stand bend walk and climb stairs for long periods of time
- This person must be able to lift 75-100 lbs
Delta Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request an accommodation.
Note: The need may arise to revise supplement or rescind portions of this job description and Delta Center reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
