Grounds Operations Specialist

$44,000 - $44,000/Yr

North Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

Part-time - Entry Level

Fargo, ND

Educational Services

About the position

The Grounds Operations Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks related to grounds maintenance at North Dakota State University. This role involves operating various types of equipment, supervising seasonal and part-time employees, and ensuring the upkeep of the university's outdoor spaces. The position requires a combination of technical skills in equipment operation and maintenance, as well as supervisory experience to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, dump trucks, skid steers, loaders, forklifts, and other light and heavy equipment.
• Perform semi-skilled work such as loading and unloading materials using powered equipment.
• Conduct unskilled manual work including the use of hand tools, pesticide and fertilizer applicators, snow blowers, and lawn mowers.
• Supervise and train seasonal and part-time employees in grounds maintenance tasks.
• Perform snow removal, delivery, mail truck duties, and removal of solid waste as needed.
• Manage turf grass and provide general support for other areas within Facilities Management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of related work experience using equipment and vehicles such as single axle trucks, loaders, tractors, and skid steers.
• One year of related work experience in maintaining and repairing equipment.
• One year of related work experience in grounds maintenance.
• North Dakota Pesticide Application Certification - Ground Core, Ornamental/Turf obtained within 6 months of hiring.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• North Dakota Class 'B' Driver's License with air brake endorsement or equivalent upon hire.
• One year of supervisory responsibility for three or more employees or two years of grounds maintenance experience.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Superb Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Tuition Waivers for Employee, Spouse/Partner & Dependents
• Paid Leave including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays