Grounds Operations Specialist

$44,000 - $44,000/Yr

North Dakota State University - Fargo, ND

posted 14 days ago

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
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