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Grand Rapids Community College Grounds & Custodian Hybrid in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grounds & Custodian Hybrid
Department: Facilities
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
The Grounds/Custodian Hybrid Position provides support to maintenance and operations as needed. This position will be assigned grounds care, maintenance and repair of lawns during summer and spring season. When assistance is not needed with grounds maintenance, this position will work as a custodian helping in buildings that need additional attention with projects, or coverage for vacancies or leaves of absence.
Requisition ID: 162 Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/general-counsel/labor-relations/employment-contracts Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks, Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 3:00 PM. Additional overtime may be required. Compensation: $20.76 per hour Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance/medical-plans/new-hire-benefit-enrollment Reports to: Associate Director Operations/Grounds Posting Opens: 09/19/2024 Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Responsible for campus grounds care, maintenance, and repair of lawns • Responsible for the mowing, trimming and edging of campus grounds • Ability to operate maintenance machinery including but not limited to: Kubota for snow plowing, other snow removal equipment, lawn tools for trimming, edging and blowing • Operates irrigation systems and provides troubleshooting, as needed • Rake and remove grass, tree and shrub trimmings • Examine and monitor campus grounds to ensure proper maintenance • Assist maintenance and grounds staff as directed • Cleaning of hardwood surfaces, carpet and upholstery, terrazzo and tile/linoleum flooring • Cleaning of restrooms, stairwells, classrooms, offices, etc. • Order supplies and cleaning products • Replacing light bulbs, including florescent tubes • Snow removal • Opening and security of facilities • Unclogging of toilets and sinks • Identify and determine chemicals and cleaning fluids for appropriate surfaces • Use of pallet jack, scissors lift • Regular in person attendance during normally scheduled hours is required. Overtime will be necessary whenever weather conditions dictate campus snow plowing throughout the winter season. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position. • Performs other related duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education, License & Credentials
• High school degree or GED diploma required • Valid driver's license required
Work Experience
• Work experience in grounds or landscaping preferred • Training on the job available with limited to no commercial cleaning experience • Commercial cleaning experience in an educational environment preferred
HIRING PROCESS GRCC uses an Evidence Based Selection Process, where we make data driven hiring decisions to help mitigate bias throughout the hiring process. As part of this process, candidates will participate in assessments (behavioral), reference checks, and interviews.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, i