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| Job ID: 11587990 |
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| Job Title: | Mechanic/Groundskeeper |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, Work Vary: Yes , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Qualifications:
High school graduate.
Two-year technical college degree in Horticulture, Landscape of Grounds Maintenance, or equivalent experience preferred, but not required.
Minimum one-year experience in grounds maintenance or landscape construction required.
Valid DOT certificate or ability to obtain.
A working knowledge of basic equipment maintenance. Formal training in mechanical/small engine repairs preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
Ability to safely operate various types of grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. chain saws, pole saws, mowers, leaf blowers, tractors, loaders, bobcats with different attachments, power equipment, trucks, snow plows, lifts, utility vehicles, field markers, ladders, and hand tools). Capable of using proper safety equipment (i.e. harnesses) while climbing trees, working on ladders, or while elevated by a lift.
Knowledge of horticulture methods and materials, landscaping, fertilizer and pesticide applications, and cultivation of trees and wood plants or willingness to gain knowledge on the topic.
Capable of regular lifting or pushing of objects weighing 50 pounds, with occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
Ability to regularly work in an outdoor setting, with the ability to withstand extreme weather conditions including, but not limited to: extreme heat, humidity and cold.
Possess leadership, organizational, and communication skills necessary to help supervise student employees and to work efficiently with grounds staff and other members of the college and monastic communities.
Be punctual, reliable, and able to report to work any day or hour of the week when weather conditions require the removal of snow.
Additional Requisites:
Ability to interact with the community of Saint John's University as an integral part of the staff and faculty.
Project a positive image of service which represents the unit to which assigned.
Ability to acquire an understanding of the character and mission of Saint John's University.
A willingness to maintain a high level of competence. Discreet judgment and confidentiality are expected at this level of responsibility.
The personal safety and health of each employee is of primary importance in our operation. Each employee has the responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries. The Order of St. Benedict and its employees have the responsibility to comply with Federal, State and departmental regulations related to safety and health. |
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| Job Description: |
The Grounds Department at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time, benefit-eligible position of Mechanic/Groundskeeper.
Saint John's University (SJU) is a liberal arts college for men and a graduate School of Theology for both men and women and is also the home of the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library and the Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research. The campuses are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campus is minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
SJU is a Catholic college in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The university is dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at SJU. Learn more in our Institutional Statement on Diversity and in our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
With a total enrollment of approximately 1,600 students, SJU has a unique coordinate partnership with the College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women. SJU and CSB are committed to the holistic transformational development of men and women within the context of a unified, coeducational experience. All students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to experience and engage with the two institutions. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about.
SJU offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program
Responsibilities:
Mowing, trimming, and raking of lawns.
Assist with proper planting, pruning, trimming, and general care of trees on inner campus.
Assist with snow and ice removal to ensure safety of sidewalks, stairs, and parking lots, including hand shoveling. Assists with snow removal from roofs and sets barricades and signage to protect areas from falling snow and ice as requested.
Repair and maintenance of all departmental tools and equipment.
Maintenance and marking of athletic fields.
Installation and repair of pavers.
Direction and supervision of student workers of the grounds department.
Campus refuse pick up and removal (secondary job function)
Setting of cemetery headstone and closing of graves.
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