Grounds Worker

Marion, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Grounds Worker

Reporting Relationship: Director of Grounds and Landscaping

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Facilities Management-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Maintenance Building Marion IN

Summary of Position: Serve the campus community in the capacity determined by the Director of Grounds and Landscaping. Responsibilities could include: Snow Removal; Campus Lawn Care; Campus Landscaping; Campus Waste Disposal/Recycling; General Grounds Care and Facilities Maintenance; Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned. Adhere to any safety regulations and standards spelled out in the IWU safety policy and or dictated by trainings. Comply with any processes and procedures established by Facilities management and or Indiana Wesleyan University administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and direct student worker pool as necessary
Ability to work in extreme weather conditionsHot and Cold
Ability to perform heavy manual labor including bending stooping reaching and lifting heavy objects up to 75lb
Attentive to detail a self-starter and ability to work without close supervision
Excellent communication skills; discerning and tactful
Willingness to serve in any capacity determined by any member of the Grounds Department leadership team
Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the general public
May be required to work overtime as directed by supervision

Qualifications:According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Two (2) years of relative experience in a grounds/maintenance related field

Required Skills

Ability to operate such equipment as hand and power mowers front-end loaders tractors spraying equipment and hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
Considerable knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance activities
Considerable knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment related to grounds maintenance
Must have a valid drivers license

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU in covenant with Gods reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living teaching and learning which exhibits honor respect and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences our community authentically values each members earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christs commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C. Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Job Title: Grounds WorkerReporting Relationship: Director of Grounds and LandscapingUnit: IWU-MarionDepartment: Facilities Management-IWU MarionCampus Location: Maintenance Building Marion INSummary of Position: Serve the campus community in the capacity determined by the Director of Grounds and Lan...

Job Title: Grounds Worker

Reporting Relationship: Director of Grounds and Landscaping

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Facilities Management-IWU Marion

Campus Location: Maintenance Building Marion IN

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise and direct student worker pool as necessary
Ability to work in extreme weather conditionsHot and Cold
Ability to perform heavy manual labor including bending stooping reaching and lifting heavy objects up to 75lb
Attentive to detail a self-starter and ability to work without close supervision
Excellent communication skills; discerning and tactful
Willingness to serve in any capacity determined by any member of the Grounds Department leadership team
Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions
Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the general public
May be required to work overtime as directed by supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Two (2) years of relative experience in a grounds/maintenance related field

Required Skills

Ability to operate such equipment as hand and power mowers front-end loaders tractors spraying equipment and hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
Considerable knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance activities
Considerable knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment related to grounds maintenance
Must have a valid drivers license

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

Key Skills

Crisis Management
Groundskeeping
Lawn Care
Management Experience
Facilities Management
Landscape Maintenance
Horticulture
Irrigation
Maintenance
Operations Management
Gardening
Supervising Experience

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Since the beginning, Indiana Wesleyan University has been committed to changing the world by developing Christlike students who live with character, pursue academic excellence, and exhibit exemplary leadership qualities.

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