Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in all aspects of landscape maintenance including repair, demolition, construction, installation, and care of plants, trees. hardscapes, turf and related equipment. Assists with organizing, assigning, inspecting work of grounds staff and provides in-field direction on projects and tasks.
Oversees the in-field day-to-day tasks delegated or assigned by the department supervisor or manager.Provides detailed reports to supervisor as needed.Assists with researching products, providing price estimates, and obtaining supplies.Participates in tree, plant, and turf maintenance, installation and care.Installs and maintains all types of pavers and hardscapes.Uses landscaping industry standard equipment and tools to perform assign duties.Mixes and applies chemical herbicides and pesticides.Participates in snow removal operations.Performs maintenance and repairs on college owned equipment and tools.Coordinates daily work with end users, subcontractors, and other facilities staff.Occasionally performs minor cement or asphalt patching on sidewalks and parking lots.Erects regulatory and information signing.Occasionally supports the work of the building maintenance staff.Assists in irrigation system programming, maintenance and repair.Assists in Athletic field maintenance and field preparation for games.Occasionally maintains mowing and equipment maintenance records.Occasionally assists the Irrigation Tech with irrigation system programming, maintenance and repairs.Daily outdoor trash pickup and removal.Daily creation and completion of work orders.Required to report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report to college personnel at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary.Annually responsible for 4 documented hours of continuous learning through seminars, classroom training or conferences.Performs work safely in accordance with facilities department safety procedures, protocols and the College of DuPage safety program.Completes college required training sessions.Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.Other related duties as assigned.