IUOE Grounds Mechanic

University of Rochester

17h • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Performs all of the groundskeeping duties including operation of all powered equipment, vehicles and tools; performs limited general maintenance, overhaul and repair of vehicular and other mechanical equipment.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Requires the mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to operate safely and in a trouble-free workman-like fashion all groundskeeping equipment and to perform limited maintenance, overhauling and repair work on groundskeeping equipment and machines as described above.
• 1 year of successful practical experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive, construction and farm equipment.
• Physical ability to perform heavy sustained manual labor and continuous exposure to local weather and storms.
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours when assigned.
• Must have working telephone so he/she can be reached at irregular hours for call-in duty.
• Required to use, wear or otherwise utilize safety equipment specified or provided by the University in the manner prescribed.
• Required to observe and follow safe work practices at all times as specified by OSHA or other regulations

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains all grounds equipment, vehicular and other equipment. Makes mechanical adjustments, repairs and does some overhauling: sharpens cutters and mowers; replaces parts; tunes engines; may install or adapt auxiliary equipment. Reports need for major or complex mechanical repairs or for engine overhaul or parts fabrication, which must be performed by machinist or outside contract. Keeps maintenance records on all grounds equipment maintained.
• Plants, transplants, removes and cares for grass, trees and shrubs according to landscaping plans.
• Repairs walks, on-property roadways and parking areas.
• Performs all necessary clean up work including sweeping on walks, roadways, athletic fields, stadiums and grounds including removal of leaves, trash and the like.
• Does snow shoveling, snow plowing and removal; sets snow fence.
• Operates all equipment in performance of above duties.
• Maintains athletic fields and facilities both inside and outside including setting up bleachers, goal posts, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned requiring comparable skills, including unplugging and cleaning of drains.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed