Yard Maintenance Mechanic Helper

$48,173 - $48,173/Yr

Cuyahoga Community College - Cleveland, OH

Part-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

Educational Services

About the position

The Yard Maintenance Mechanic Helper at Cuyahoga Community College is responsible for assisting in the care and maintenance of the college's grounds and buildings. This part-time position involves performing various outdoor tasks in diverse weather conditions, including mowing, snow removal, and equipment maintenance. The role requires operating various grounds maintenance equipment and ensuring the upkeep of the college's outdoor spaces.

Responsibilities

• Mow and fertilize turf, apply pesticide, and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Remove snow from roadways, parking lots, walkways, and building entrances.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain grounds equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Collect and dispose of rubbish daily.
• Perform weed eradication, fertilizing, reseeding, and watering of turf.
• Install and maintain flower beds, including edging, mulching, planting, and weeding.
• Install, maintain, transplant, and remove shrubs, hedges, trees, and other plantings.
• Maintain and repair athletic fields, including measuring and painting lines as needed.
• Operate and adjust turf irrigation systems.
• Paint outdoor items such as curbs, crosswalks, and traffic marking lines.
• Maintain and repair sidewalks, secondary roads, and parking lots.
• Work under the direction of Maintenance Mechanic(s) on large projects as required.
• Meet all job safety requirements and applicable OSHA safety standards.
• Access and utilize College-prescribed software programs for training, email, payroll, and maintenance management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of work experience in the care and maintenance of grounds including turf and flower beds.
• Two years of work experience in operation of various types of grounds keeping and snowplowing equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to properly use related equipment.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work and safety instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skills in keyboarding, basic math and grammar, and basic or standard word processing (MS Word) and/or spreadsheet applications (MS Excel).
• Proficiency with an email software package (MS Outlook) and the Internet.
• Valid Ohio Driver's license.
• Must be able to meet College insurability requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate's degree in a job-related field.
• Experience snow plowing in a commercial environment.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator licensure.
• Experience in pruning trees and shrubs.
• Experience in maintaining athletic fields.
• Experience with electronic work order system.
• Trade licensure or certification.
• LTO (Lift-Truck-Operator) license.
• Ability to perform work in welding.
• Completed vocational or apprenticeship program.

Benefits

• Part-time employment with a competitive hourly rate of $23.16.
• Union position with potential for union benefits.