Description

Reports to Landscape Team Lead

Department Grounds – Campus Operations

FLSA Status Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

Midwestern Baptist takes great pride in our campus and our facilities. The Landscape and Turf Technician is responsible for the cultivation and care of the landscaping and grounds surrounding our main campus buildings and housing areas. Plant flowers, mow, trim, and snow removal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform grounds keeping duties as assigned.

Complete preventative maintenance on landscaping equipment.

Cut lawn using hand, power, or riding mowers, trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.

Trim trees to maintain proper growth or to eliminate a danger threat.

Plant and maintain ornamental grasses and flowers on a seasonal basis.

Trim and weed multiple flower beds and containers.

Maintain clean work environment.

Shovel snow and apply ice treatment to provide safe environment for staff, visitors, and students.

Remove unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds.

Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Familiar with common landscaping equipment and tools.

Positive attitude.

Self-starter with a desire and willingness to learn.

Strong attention to detail.

Communicate with people on campus in a professional manner; must be professional and personable.

Must be a team player and committed to working in a quality environment.

Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department

Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.

Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. 

Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Must hold a valid driver's license.

Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record

Eligible to work in the United States

WORKING CONDITIONS

Monday Friday, approx. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, hours may vary depending on season.

Weekend work is required, usually Saturday.

Outdoor work, in all weather conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to operate small and large power equipment.

The work can be repetitive and physically demanding, requiring frequent bending, kneeling, lifting, and shoveling.

Must be able to push, pull, lift or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

Able to sit, stand, walk or kneel for prolonged periods of time.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern essential functions of a job unless doing so may cause a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.