Grounds Mechanic

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Job Description Summary

The Grounds Mechanic performs mechanical repairs and maintenance on grounds equipment, campus utility carts in all assigned areas under general supervision. The Mechanic is responsible for all general maintenance and upkeep of the grounds maintenance equipment and will assist in trimming and pruning trees and bushes, and detailing landscape elements and flowerbeds when required. This job requires physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-finger movement. This position comes into regular contact with co-workers and supervisors, along with occasional and casual contact with visitors, students, staff members, faculty, etc. while performing the duties of the job. This position requires mechanical knowledge of maintaining grounds power equipment, utility carts and welding, as well as grounds maintenance and irrigation.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs, and similar or related tasks may be assigned as necessary. Management reserves the right to assign additional duties as required.

• Organizes all activities related to the ground’s maintenance shop.
• Safely uses and maintains equipment such as blowers, mowers, weed eaters, edger's, chain saws, power pruning saws, and keeps them in proper working condition.
• Repairs and troubleshoots grounds equipment and campus utility carts. Performs welding and mechanical millwork repair when necessary.
• Helps repair irrigation lines, valves, and sprinklers on underground lawn sprinkler systems.
• Participates in the general upkeep of the grounds landscape with trimming and pruning of trees and bushes.
• Pulls weeds, refuse and other debris from flowerbeds and mulched areas.
• Plants flowers, shrubs, trees, seeds, bulbs, etc. in flowerbeds or appropriate areas when needed.
• Collects debris and trash from campus grounds areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting maintenance staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Note: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are representative but not exhaustive. Candidates may be expected to demonstrate additional competencies relevant to the role. Meeting the listed qualifications does not guarantee job placement or advancement.

• Ability to operate tractors and grounds power equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ground maintenance.
• Knowledge of general mechanical maintenance, including basic electrical, plumbing,
• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical blue prints.
• Knowledge and understanding of or the ability to learn established Best Management Practices within the landscape maintenance industry.
• Ability to recognize common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in the subtropical regions of Florida.
• Knowledge of mechanics involved with grounds equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety precautions applicable to grounds keeping.
• Effective communication and time management skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow up and follow through on tasks.
• Ability to learn and comply with all safety rules, including wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely operate electric utility carts, power equipment, skid-steers and lifts while performing job functions.
• The ability to perform strenuous physical work for sustained periods including; lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying heavy objects of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme variations in temperature and humidit
• Skilled in the proper methods used in planting and maintaining hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers in the subtropical regions of Florida preferred.
• In addition, this position may be required to come into work on weekends, holidays and in emergency situations (i.e., may be subject to "on-call" responsibilities).

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Commercial experience in the care and maintenance of Florida landscapes
• A valid Florida Driver's License.

Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The College provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, age, gender, color, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.