Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary

Job Title: Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary Department: Grounds Classification: Non-Exempt Position Overview: Employees in the Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary position perform four season maintenance duties on the campus grounds and related equipment and structures. This is a union position. Days/Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Must have ability to flex schedule based on needs such as emergency and weather-related changes. This position will work up to 40 hours per week with an anticipated end date of October 31, 2026. Union Salary and Benefits: The full-scale wage for the Certified Grounds Maintenance - Temporary position is $29.21 per hour.

New employees will be hired with a one-year training period. At the start of the training period, wages are reduced by $2.00 per hour from the base classification rates. Employees will receive a $1.00 per hour increase after six months, and another $1.00 per hour increase after twelve months. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Capable of performing all duties related to the maintenance and improvement of College grounds, including turf, landscape plantings and structures, walks, roads, and athletic fields on a year-round basis. Maintenance, accurate record keeping of service intervals, and routine trouble shooting and repair of related equipment.

Identify needs for periodic and major equipment repair and maintenance. Adaptability to flex work schedule and temporary schedule changes, particularly for snow removal, storm damage, flooding, and other emergencies or special events. Education/Experience/Skills: Required: Minimum high school graduate or GED. Additional education, training or continuing education is required in turf maintenance, horticulture, landscaping, landscape construction and/or irrigation. Required to have two industry certifications (as approved by the supervisor).

Some examples include: MNLA Certified Professional MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category A, E & P MDA Pesticide Applicator License Category F aquatics Must obtain A,E & P prior to F Certified Irrigation Technician DNR Certified Tree Inspector ISA Certified Arborist Minimum two-years full time, year-round employment in institutional, municipal, sports turf, golf or commercial grounds maintenance, including operation of hand and riding maintenance equipment. Training and experience in operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of related equipment. Energized, positive, outgoing attitude with personal growth goals. A belief in the importance of a positive customer/client experience.

Strong attention to detail and an organized, self-starter. Completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. Possessing and maintaining a valid Minnesota driver’s license and insurability as determined by the College insurance provider. Physical Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical screening exam, administered by a provider contracted by the College. Including…

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