Grounds Maintenance Worker - (Part-Time)

Category:: Administrative / Staff
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Department:: 01-54-5460-Grounds
Locations:: Longmeadow, MA
Posted:: Mar 19, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-Time Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Position ID:: 173828

About Bay Path University:

When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to prepare students to not only meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities but to also thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. That spirit and philosophy is best reflected in our shared vision, "At Bay Path, every learner's dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized."

Recognizing that our learners come first, we know it is equally important that we develop, cultivate, and sustain a culture that binds us together as a community. As part of the University's ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we draw upon our eight Core Values-beliefs that provide the internal framework and a moral compass for how we work and interact with each other.

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges and Graduate Programs by The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA, and a satellite location in East Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

For 125 years, we have been committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or We Empower Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change. Be Bay Path.

We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.

Job Description:

Supervisor: Grounds Supervisor

Position Code: GRSWS

Status: Part-Time

Hours: Varied shifts up to 20 hours a week, M-F between 7AM-4PM

Job Location: Longmeadow Campus

Exempt (Yes/No): No

This part-time, Grounds Maintenance Worker is responsible to perform routine and semi-skilled grounds and building maintenance assignments to all University properties, including grounds and buildings to help maintain established University standards. This position will primarily be assigned to Grounds Maintenance, but will also be assigned to building maintenance, including custodial, as needed and during the winter. Will operate and maintain related equipment. Must be flexible and a team player.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS:

Qualified candidates will possess ability to safely and effectively operate a wide variety of mechanical and manual equipment and the general mechanical skills to keep this equipment in operation. Employee must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and satisfactory CORI.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs grounds keeping and landscaping to maintain all University property.
• Lawn maintenance; mowing, fertilization, irrigation, seeding, aeration, and thatching.
• Prepares areas for planting trees, bushes, and flowers.
• Performs landscape and lawn installations including but not limited to seeding, over-seeding and sod work.
• Removes clippings, leaves, and debris from University grounds or property.
• Patches/repairs asphalt in roads, sidewalks and parking areas.
• Removes snow and ice from parking lots, walkways, sidewalks, and steps in a timely manner.
• Uses power tools and operates equipment such as dump truck, pick up truck, plow truck, tractor, snow blower, power sprayer, leaf blower, aerator, lawn mower, and other heavy equipment.
• Uses hand tools, including but not limited to, such as shovel, rake, hose, saw, hammer and many other tools.
• Performs vehicle maintenance, cleaning, and minor repair on University owned and leased vehicles and grounds equipment.
• Assist in the coordination of departmental work as needed.
• Check personal mailbox, department bulletin boards and white boards at least once a day.
• Complete time card daily.
• Responsible for timely completion of all work orders and requisitions. Proper processing and return of all completed work orders and requisitions.
• Carry communication radio at all times. (if applicable)
• Maintain a clean work area and inventory shop supplies and equipment.
• Assist in completing grounds related assignments for special events, meetings and University functions.
• Perform maintenance work and custodial work as needed.
• Assist on special construction projects.
• Snow and ice removal as needed.
• Assist and cooperate with all vendors, trades people, University staff, faculty and students in the performance of day-to-day duties in a friendly and professional manner. Other responsibilities as required.
• Attend trainings as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Required to wear company provided uniforms.
• Required to wear appropriate safety equipment while performing all duties requiring such equipment. Additionally, know proper use of and where to find all safety related equipment.
• Report hazardous and unusual situations to the appropriate authority.
• This position is considered essential personnel. In the event of cancellation or delay of classes for any reason, essential personnel staff may be required to report to work. All essential personnel staff is responsible for reporting to work during and beyond their standard workweek days/hours due to inclement weather, emergency situations and special events as determined by the University or its designee.
• If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations.

Requirements:

• Degree requirements for position: Equivalent to High School Education with vocational trade education and previous experience
• Commercial landscape and irrigation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within (90) days from the date employee begins work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must successfully pass safe driving course within 30-days of employment, failure to do so is grounds for immediate termination.
• Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I.)
• Submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening and physical duties test.
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Should be committed to a culture of diversity, equity, respect and inclusion.
• General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose, and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.

Additional Information:

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.

Application Instructions:

Applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.

Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background checking.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1157.