Grounds and Facilities Worker
- Employer
- Columbus State Community College
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 6, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Vocational & Technical Fields, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities, Auxiliary Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Compensation: $18.25
Job Summary
The Grounds & Facilities Worker responsibilities include but are not limited to office moves, furniture moves, event setups, pickup and delivery of items from dock and to and from other campus locations; maintaining lawns, landscape, leaf clean-up, sidewalks, parking lots and parking garage; trash and recycling pickup and disposal; snow removal and application of de-icing product.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Exterior Grounds Maintenance
- Maintains outside premises. Mows, trims, blows, edges, aerates and overseeds. Plants, waters, fertilizes, prunes, mulches, weeds; maintains plant beds, shrubs and trees; performs leaf blowing and removal. Applies pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides. Patches potholes, stripes lots, installs signs and performs general cleaning responsibilities to maintain sidewalks and parking lots; maintains flags. Removes debris from walks, lawns, plant beds and parking lots; empties trash cans and picks up loose trash on campus grounds and parking lots.
- Utilizes heavy equipment including forklift, aerial lift, mowers, trucks, utility vehicles and tractors; power tools, blowers, weed eaters, hand tools, seasonal equipment, snow removal vehicles, snow blowers; performs preventive maintenance and repair of grounds equipment. Enters, fulfills, completes, and submits work orders in timely manner.
- Participates in snow removal as assigned; utilizes shovels, snow blowers, utility vehicles, tractors, salt spreaders and trucks for snow removal; cleans walkways, stairs, parking lots and roadways of ice and snow; applies de-icing products to various areas to melt ice and provide safe conditions.
- Moves office and conference room furniture (e.g. desks, chairs, cabinets, bookcases) within rooms, between buildings, regional learning centers and off campus locations. Arranges event setups for campus meetings, classroom activities, public events, or conferences (e.g. furniture, stage, equipment, tables, chairs).
- Conducts regular and routine building upkeep duties to include but not limited to emptying recycle containers and ensuring buildings are in presentable condition (e.g. floor mats straight, white boards clean, chairs pushed in, etc.). Paints small interior areas and exterior areas (e.g. offices, handrails, curbs) and does minor drywall repair as assigned.
- Utilizes forklift, box trucks, utility vehicles, cardboard baler, trash compactor, as directed; utilizes hand tools as necessary. Enters, fulfills, completes, and submits work orders in timely manner.
- Ensures cleanliness and appearance of facilities by monitoring classrooms, offices, lobbies, restrooms, administrative areas and reports all issues to Facilities supervisor or manager.
- Removes inappropriate markings, stickers, decals, advertisements, graffiti; performs safe cleanup, removal, and disposal of blood-borne pathogens and other infectious or hazardous materials.
- Performs emergency flood cleanup as assigned. Assists Police Department during building evacuations and emergencies.
- Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
- Attends all required department meetings and training.
- Works overtime as required to meet operational need.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
- Possession of or ability to obtain required Forklift Operators Certification within 90 days of employment. Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. While performing duties of this job, the employee regularly stands and walks and occasionally sits. Employee frequently uses hands to hold and control tools and equipment. The employee occasionally reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. The employee frequently exhibits digital dexterity and eye-hand coordination when performing designated tasks. Employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on items, with varying weights of more than 50 pounds.
- The employee is subject to adverse environmental conditions; exposure to harsh weather conditions, extreme cold or heat, direct sunlight, rain, humidity while working outside for extended periods of time; exposure to noisy vibrating equipment such as blowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, & other power equipment; exposure to dirt, dust, debris & odors; may experience minor cuts, burns or other situations that may cause injury; occasional risk of electric shock; may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic materials & blood-borne pathogens.
Full time
Union (If Applicable):
Teamsters
Scheduled Hours:
40
Additional Information
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Company
At Columbus State Community College, we pride ourselves in being Central Ohio’s front door to higher education and a leader in advancing our region’s prosperity. By joining our team, you will contribute to our mission to educate and inspire an entire community of learners. Together we can change lives and help our students achieve their goals.
Our Work Culture
We are teachers, administrators, and staff members committed to a common goal: student success. We believe that fulfilling lives are grounded in self-awareness and continuous learning. We embrace bold ideas, lead by action and example, and recognize that more can be accomplished together than alone. We believe that a community college needs to look like the community. With that in mind, we are a proud reflection of the demographics of Central Ohio, and we leverage the College’s rich diversity to strengthen our community and increase regional prosperity.
About the College
With an annual enrollment of 45,000 students, Columbus State Community College is the largest community college in Ohio and among the largest community colleges in the nation. The College offers more than 300 associate degrees and certificates, making it an entry point to higher education and the workforce.
This is possible in large part thanks to the 2,500 dedicated employees who share their knowledge and experience. In addition to the downtown Columbus campus and the Delaware campus, Columbus State has six Regional Learning Centers as well as Industry Sites and Educational Partner Sites located throughout the region.
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