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Morgan Community College Groundskeeper (Temp&Part-time) in Fort Morgan, Colorado
Experience Only: One (1) year of grounds care/landscaping experience as the primary function of your job. Do not use "SEE RESUME" statements on application; your application must be completed in detail and clearly document your relevant work experience. (Part time experience will be pro-rated).
Necessary Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to independently drive company vehicles and equipment around the campus, pick up parts, etc. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check to include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide MCC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. Position needs to be available as early as 1:00 a.m. to perform snow removal and other duties during adverse weather conditions.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience operating a wide variety of landscaping equipment such as an edger, string trimmer and hedge trimmer. Experience operating large deck mowers. Knowledge of irrigation systems. Knowledge of a variety of general labor skills. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Team player. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written. Ability to multitask and be a self-starter. Basic computer skills to create memos, complete timesheets and leave requests, etc.
WAGE: $3,589.00 - $4,306.00 Monthly
DAYS/HRS.: Tuesday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm & Saturday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. but flexibility in work schedule is required to meet the needs of the department.
BENEFITS: benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.
DESCRIPTION: Primary duties and responsibilities include: expedite and ensure quality standards for cleaning, maintenance and beautification of campus grounds and facilities. Inspect and maintain facility equipment. Mow, rake and irrigate lawns; plant, transplant, spray and trim flowers, shrubs and small trees, apply pesticides and fertilizers for pest, weed and disease control. Determine appropriate time to cut and edge grass, trim bushes and trees, fertilize grass, trees and shrubs. Remove ice and snow from sidewalks, parking lot and grounds using small hand tools, shovels and small bladed vehicles. Operate a variety of manual tools and equipment to include tractors, plows, lifts, mowers, trimmers, edgers and other grounds care equipment. Move furniture and perform other duties as assigned to include assisting in special projects such as painting rooms and framing walls. Position will also provide campus security during shift which includes locking and unlocking buildings and doors, arming and disarming security alarms. Position will also respond to emergency calls regarding leaking pipes, broken restroom fixtures, etc. Work with co-workers, employees and the general public to accomplish daily tasks. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Position will also utilize a computer to check and send emails, memos, complete timesheets and leave request