Building and Grounds Technician

Performs a variety of moderately complex technical and custodial tasks related to maintaining the University's buildings, facilities, and grounds.

• Operates heavy equipment which may include tractors, trucks, snow removal equipment, back hoes, trenchers, street sweepers, bushog, or carpet cleaning power van.
• May operate portable power equipment including chain saws, blowers, mowers, and drapery/upholstery cleaning machines.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• May perform minor carpet repair including repairing split seams and renailing tack strips.
• May assist in the set up and break down for events; moves tables, chairs, staging and technical equipment; may assist with the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields and facilities.
• May mix and apply various chemical solutions including herbicides, pesticides and cleaning solutions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics

• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of groundskeeping operations
• May require some knowledge of pesticide application techniques

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