Job Summary:
The Grounds Technician is responsible for performing the duties necessary to maintain the grounds appearance at assigned campus locations at Mitchell Community College conducive to expectations of the administration and our student body.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain the College grounds (i.e. cutting grass, trimming shrubbery, planting flowers, mulching landscaped areas)
• Cleanup after any inclement weather including thunderstorms or winter storms (i.e leaves, debris, snow, ice

Related Responsibilities:
• Ability to move furniture between offices and buildings
• Assist with setup and teardown for college events
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work with team members
• Ability to anticipate tasks and begin without waiting for instructions to do so
• In addition to a standard MVR check, individual must pass insurance background check in order to operate any College vehicle

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Prior experience in grounds work is required

Surroundings/Environment:
Attend to a number of different environments, including indoor and outdoor spaces. Possible exposure to weather elements, including hot, cold, wet or humid conditions, possibly in high or precarious places, dealing with toxic or caustic chemicals, likely fumes and airborne particles, possible excessive vibration, including work near moving mechanical parts, potential for electric shock, loud noises and contact with wildlife.

Physical Effort:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move for extended periods, ascend/descend as needed, and position self to maintain College grounds. Must be able to detect environmental abnormalities such as spills or odors. The employee frequently carries up to 50 pounds, and occasionally pushes up to 100 pounds.

Scheduling:
This is a full time position. Normal working hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday; however, must be available to work occasionally on weekends and evenings as needed for campus events or inclement weather.

Travel:
Local travel is required, including between campus locations.