Overview
Grounds Crew Specialist Jobs in Rapid City, USA at South Dakota Board of Regents
LOCATION : Facilities and Risk Management
Starting Hourly Rate: Minimum of $18.45 per hour, depending upon education and experience, GE
POSITION PURPOSE : Will serve as a specialist in grounds care and maintenance. Duties include safely operating various types of grounds equipment; care of landscape and grounds, including snow removal, garbage pick-up, mowing, watering, cultivating, spraying, fertilizing, trimming, planting flowers, trees, shrubs and grass; maintenance of athletic facilities and parking lot, including moving equipment and furniture, maintaining artificial turf, and garbage pickup at events;
maintenance, programming, and repair of manual and electronic irrigation systems; supervision of student, regular, and temporary employees; and other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- use of grounds equipment;
- gardening and grounds maintenance practices, including artificial turf and athletic field maintenance (not required but preferred);
- safe use of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides;
- safe disposal of hazardous wastes;
- sprinkler and irrigation systems;
- types and varieties of trees and plants.
Ability to:
- communicate information clearly and concisely, exercising tact, patience, discretion and professional demeanor;
- establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with students, faculty, staff and visitors;
- operate motorized vehicles, hand and power tools, and related equipment;
- work independently, prioritize assigned work, establish timetables, and meet deadlines;
- read, comprehend, and follow instructions;
- work outdoors, lift and carry heavy items in excess of 50 lbs., perform physical labor, bend, squat, and work in all types of extreme temperatures or weather conditions;
- recognize and diagnose plant diseases, identify insect destruction and perform the necessary corrective action;
- organize and delegate assignments;
COMMENTS : A valid driver’s license is required. Will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for snow removal. Normal hours are early morning start with an 8-hr shift.
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance.
- excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents
- retirement plans
- paid holidays
- a generous vacation and sick day allowance
Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Advertised Salary:
Minimum of $18.45 per hour, depending upon education and experience, GE
Duration of the Term: 12 months
Appointment Percent: 100
Work Hours:
Early Morning
Appointment Type:
Regular
Scope of Search:
External (includes Internal)
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Department Description and Cultural Expectations:
Founded in 1885,
South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment.
Rapid City, the home of the Hard rockers, is the state’s second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.
The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office.
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South Dakota Board of Regents
306
E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
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Title: Grounds Crew Specialist
Company: South Dakota Board of Regents
Location: Rapid City, USA
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