Grounds Assistant (Temp)

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Assist with the supervision and daily operations
• Perform quality control cleaning and maintenance checks at all facilities and machines.
• Execute proper opening/closing procedures
• Assist with groundskeeping around parking lots, buildings, and playing fields.
• Assist in lawn, tree, shrub, and flower maintenance.
• Safe operation of a push mower, string trimmer, utility cart, and road vehicles.
• Maintain the irrigation system.
• Event set-up and tear-down activities.
• Complete all assigned/related Grounds maintenance duties.
• Provide support for University practices, events and rentals associated with game day procedures and event staff supervision.
• Ensure proper condition of equipment and tools used during daily operation and maintenance checks.
• Assist snow removal crew in preparation for events.
• Assist grounds crew for outdoor lacrosse, soccer, tennis and track and field events.
• Responsible for the organization of mechanical spaces, storage rooms, loading docks, maintenance shops, and any other operational spaces.
• Assist with therapy pool monitoring and daily checks.
• Other duties as assigned by Facility Managers and Facility Workers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required (May be used as practicum to finish degree).
• Prior experience in Facility operations, grounds, or related experience.
• Successful experience working in a team environment.
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all team members and customers.
• Must be able to perform a wide range of physical activities including, pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, reaching, etc.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must have the ability to meet the requirements of operating a UM vehicle.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Understanding of NCAA and Big Ten Compliance rules.
• Understanding of OSEH Safety Programs.
• Ability to work nights, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to enhance innovation and new ideas with all team members.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working within a Division I University environment.
• Experience working with the public dealing with a wide range of customers.
• Additional InformationThis is a temporary position lasting a maximum of 3 months.