Part-Time Buildings and Grounds Mowing

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BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Position Summary Information Job Description Summary Part-Time Buildings and Grounds Mowing employees are responsible for diversified duties involving college upkeep, focusing primarily on grounds keeping. They are expected to operate equipment safety and productively to maintain the site's business goals and objectives. This position will be held from May 4-October 30. Required Qualifications Minimum of high school diploma or GED ; Some experience in groundskeeping and grounds equipment operation Valid state issued driver's license

Preferred Qualifications Other Information Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Use of a variety of hand and power equipment including commercial mowers, chain saws, push mowers, trimmers, edger's, rakes, shovels, etc. as well as material handling equipment including a forklift Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment (oil changes, blade sharpening, etc) Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas, vehicles, and equipment Practice and maintain the highest standards of professionalism when interacting with students and fellow employees The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor. Special Instructions to Applicants Physical Requirements Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: 1. The physical activity of this position. A. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. B. Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. C. Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. D. Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. E. Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. F. Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. G. Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. H. Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. I. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. J. Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. K. Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. L. Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. M. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. N. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. O. Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. P. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Q. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. R. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. 2. The physical requirements of this position. Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. The employee is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.). 4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position. A. The employee is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. B. The employee is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather. C. The employee is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. D. The employee is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the employee to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. E. The employee is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. F. The employee is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. G. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Close Date 05/28/2026 Quicklink https://swmich.peopleadmin.com/postings/5297 Reference Requests Reference Request Details Accept References Yes Minimum Requests 3 Maximum Requests 3 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Optional Documents