Equipment Operator
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
The University of Iowa Landscape Services is seeking a highly motivated person to work as an Equipment Operator. This position is a member of the install crew with focus on installation and maintenance of trees shrubs flower beds and hardscapes. Under direct supervision operates and maintains power equipment truck and light machinery and performs other labor required to landscape and maintain campus grounds. During inclement winter weather this position will be required to assist in snow and ice removal in a variety of equipment that may include skid steers plow trucks sander or Polar Trac.
Job Duties to Include:
- Install and maintain annuals perennials shrubs and trees. Install various landscape hardscape.
- Operate skid loaders JCB tractors and attachments.
- Perform snow removal in plow truck and/or skid loader.
- Assist other Landscape Services units as needed such as the Tree Crew Turf Crew etc.
- Haul materials such as soil sand gravel in dump truck.
- Communicate w/ Supervisor staff and customers.
- Perform minor repairs and service work on equipment.
- Use technology as required in fulfilment of position (e.g. email Employee Self Service work order system).
For a full job description please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Schedule:Monday through Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm;Due to the critical operational needs of the department this position may be required to work overtime.
During inclement weather required to answer phone as early as 2:30 am and return to campus as early as 4 am for snow/ice removal
Location:On Campus
About Facilities Management:
Facilities Management (FM) is a service unit of approximately 500 employees who work behind the scenes 24 hours a day serving the University of Iowa as stewards of our beautiful Iowa City campus and Oakdale campus in Coralville. FM staff coordinate campus master planning manage design and construction maintain and clean the buildings and grounds.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Two years of related landscape equipment operating experience.
- Possession of Class B CDL with air brakes or Class A with air brakes preferredand ability to meet University Driving Policy standards.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience operating snow/ice removal equipment such as truck mounted snowplow sander skid-steer polar trac snow blower or UTV
- Commercial experience operating large landscape equipment such as: dump truck skid loaders telehandlers tractors and attachments
- Good communication skills and experience working on a team
- Basic computer experience
- Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting experience
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
Application Details:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history andwill be subject to a criminal background searchand drivers license verification.Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questionsplease contact Andy Brus at or
This position is performed fully on campus.
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
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