Landscape Utility Worker Trainee

Position Summary

Pay Rate: $22.89 - $24.09 upon meeting probationary period requirements.

This is a pool posting to fill 2 positions.

MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick vacation personal and holiday time; This position is not eligible for remote work. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

MSU Landscape Services has been maintaining campus as a living learning laboratory since 1905. We are responsible for all aspects of landscape construction and maintenance including snow removal signage hardscape maintenance golf course maintenance tree care and general repair on the campus of Michigan State University.

This position will assist in performing responsibilities related to the maintenance of campus streets walks parking lots ramps site furnishings hardscapes and traffic control aids and signs. Responsibilities include equipment operation asphalt repair hardscape cleaning & washing signage and barricade installation/removal & maintenance site furnishing installation/removal & maintenance line striping and other campus hard-surface maintenance tasks. This position will require participation in MSU Football tailgate clean up and participation in the Campus Snow Removal Plan by shoveling operating snow removal vehicles and equipment applying ice-melt products and other related responsibilities.

Job responsibilities are as follows:

• 35% - Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of streets walks parking lots ramps loading docks site furnishings and other hardscapes. Assist in preparing asphalt patch areas as directed. Assists in the installation and repair of site furnishings. Operate trucks tractors aerial platform lifts dump trucks forklifts front-end loaders street sweeper power-washing equipment paint machines cutting tools and related equipment. Apply pesticide applications in parking areas and other hardscape cracks and crevices. Assist with storm water management per EGLE regulations. Instruct assigned support employees in work methods and safety techniques.
• 25% - Assist in the setup maintenance installation removal and storage of traffic control aids and signs including general signage barricades barrels and cones. Receives practical training on interpreting traffic control work orders. Assist in determining the time and sequence of maintenance and set up operations to assure on time completion.
• 15% - Assist in general cleaning and graffiti removal of statues patios bridges and other hardscapes. Assist in the cleanup and removal of hazardous substances including body fluids from streets walks parking lots ramps site furnishings and other hardscapes. Maintenance and installation of site furniture and site appurtenances including basketball courts volleyball courts and other outdoor event areas.
• 15% - Assist in football tailgate cleanup. Participate in snow plan by shoveling operating snow removal vehicles and equipment and applying ice melt products.
• 10% - Correspondence through email training meetings and professional development. Identifies and mitigates health hazards associated within the working environment. Provides customer service to MSU Community and the public. Responds or informs supervisory staff of complaints comments and/or unmet service needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Casual knowledge of the tools methods and materials used for concrete and asphalt street and sidewalk maintenance.
• One year of experience as a landscape laborer responsible for maintaining hard surfaces (roads sidewalks parking lots ramps etc.) or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• One year of commercial snow removal experience operating a licensed plow vehicle.
• Possession of a valid Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification - Turf (3A) Ornamental (3B) and Right of Way (6).
• Possession or attainment of a MSU forklift aerial platform tractor small-articulated loader and Toolcat operators permit prior to completion of applicable probation or trial period.
• Possession of a valid state vehicle operators license.
• Must drive a university vehicle to perform job duties of this classification.
• Ability to work in variable or severe weather conditions.
• This position requires significant after-hours weekend and holiday work.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds is required.
• Based upon a bona fide occupational qualification the body weight of an incumbent assigned to this classification cannot exceed 280 pounds (equipment limits).

Desired Qualifications

One to three years of experience in hardscape maintenance installation and repair. Possession of Michigan EGLE Construction Storm Water Operator Certification.

A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Special Instructions

Please list or provide copies of any required licensure/certifications you possess within your application as they pertain to this position.

Work Hours

M-F from 6am-2:30pm with significant after-hours weekend & holiday work. Shifts may vary depending on seasonality of work requirements or emergency situations e.g. snow removal parking ramp maintenance football cleanup or other events.

Building Location

LANDSCAPE SERVICES

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Summary of Physical Demands

Duties associated with this position involve exposure to human blood serum tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions working in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas ability to work in variable or severe weather conditions frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds with occasional lifting over 75 pounds carrying pushing pulling and climbing.

Summary of Health Risks

Duties associated with this position involve exposure to human blood serum tissue and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions working in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas ability to work in variable or severe weather conditions frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds with occasional lifting over 75 pounds carrying pushing pulling and climbing.

Bidding eligibility ends January:55 PM