Maintenance Technician - Groundskeeping (SOS Temporary)

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Job Description:

This is a temporary position expected to last until the end of September 2026.

Job Duties: 

Maintain grounds by seeding, fertilizing, applying pesticides, watering, aerating, mowing and trimming grass, mulching, weeding flower beds, trimming trees and shrubs using mowers, tractors, trucks, spreaders, skid steers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, grinders, chain saws, shredders, clippers, and other equipment.

Rakes and removes leaves, grass and other debris from lawns, grounds, and surrounding areas.

Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes bedding plants, shrubs, and trees.

Install, repair, and maintain underground sprinkler systems.

Moves, loads, and unloads materials, supplies, equipment, and furniture.

Follows direction in mixing cleaning or chemical solutions.

Performs unskilled or semi-skilled building maintenance involving painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry.

Completes minor repairs and adjustments on a variety of building structures, equipment, and machinery.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a maintenance or groundskeeping role

Other: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to climb ladders. Ability to work outside in all types of weather.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Other: This position requires driving. As such, the incumbent must provide a valid driver's license. Regular and Reliable attendance is required.

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