Maintenance Repair Worker II (Grounds)

Nature of Work: This is a skilled classification level to perform general maintenance, repair, and construction activities in buildings, facilities and grounds in any one or more of the following areas: automotive, carpentry, electrical, energy operations, grounds, HVAC, painting, plumbing or related disciplines. Work requires some independent judgment and decision making skills in routine matters to determine proper work methods, time and materials required for each project. Work requires initiative, the ability to self-direct work and problem solve. Work requires the ability to inspect and diagnose the general nature of problems. Work may also include general custodial tasks and may require the use of specialized equipment. Work must be performed in accordance with all applicable building codes, departmental policies, procedures and protocols. Work environments will consist of indoor, outdoor, independent work or as a part of a team. General supervision and oversight is provided to employees in this classification.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Pick up trash and debris around campus daily.
• Skilled maintenance of grounds equipment, including diagnostic trouble shooting, ordering parts, repairs, and electronic record keeping.
• Skilled operation of grounds maintenance equipment, including zero turn mowers, utility vehicles, utility work machines, and tractors.
• Perform skilled field painting operations, including knowledge of field layouts, and field painter operation, service and cleanup.
• Perform skilled turf maintenance operations, including mowing, trimming, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, irrigation system repairs, and applying pesticides.
• Perform skilled landscape maintenance, including bed construction, growing plants in the greenhouse, planting, and shrub trimming.
• Perform skilled arboriculture operations, including tree planting, pruning, and removals.
• Perform skilled snow removal and deicing operations using blades, buckets, blowers and sanders. Report areas of safety concerns during snow removal and deicing operations.
• Perform skilled sidewalk and street repair operations, including flat work concrete, patching, and crack tarring.
• Support graduation ceremonies and other special events, including setup and teardown.
• Perform snow removal and deicing operations at non-routine times, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.