Mid-Atlantic HERC

Job Description:

• Removes trash, rubbish, biohazards, and debris from grounds, walkways, parking lots and structures, external receptacles and other surfaces and structures in assigned areas/regions.
• Maintains shrub beds and tree wells, removing leaves and other debris, turning dirt and/or mulch, and trimming edges.
• Weeds and waters flower beds, lawns and other grassy areas, groundcover areas, and other plantings.
• Mows and trims lawns and other grassy areas, and prepares plant beds for planting/installation of trees and shrubbery.
• Applies fertilizers/herbicides/pesticides.
• During winter months, removes snow and ice from walkways, porches, steps, and other structures.
• Sets up indoor and outdoor facilities for University events, including graduations and athletic contests, and may assist in installing, repairing, replacing, and maintaining fences, retaining walls, trash receptacles, and landscape forms.
• May assist in the removal of dead or diseased trees, shrubs, or other plantings; trimming and removal of dead or damaged limbs; installation of major plantings and new trees and shrubs; and other care and maintenance of flora on campus.
• Maintains the work area, all tools, all equipment, all supplies, and any assigned vehicles in a neat, clean, and orderly condition, and performs all work in accordance with established safety practices.
• Performs appropriate operational checks of all power tools and equipment before, during, and after each use.
• Performs additional duties as requested by supervisory personnel.

Short Job Description:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties and ability to understand and comply with oral instructions.
• Sufficient writing ability to prepare any necessary supply and work orders.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Michigan Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license with turfgrass (category 3a) and right-of-way (category 6) endorsements.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade.
• Ability to complete a physical examination administered by the employer's designated physician to determine the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Job Ref: S1594P

Job Reply URL: 5355

About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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