Description
We are hiring for a Custodian/Maintenance Assistant, come join our team!
CESA 6 offers great benefits for full time employees such as: Health, Dental and Vision insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS); Wellness Program; Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity insurance; Pet insurance; paid vacation and holidays.
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SUMMARY:
The Fallen Timbers Maintenance/Groundskeeper directly reports to the Director of Fallen Timbers. The Maintenance/Groundskeeper will primarily maintain the Fallen Timbers Environmental Center grounds, buildings, and complete miscellaneous projects at the center throughout the calendar year.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operating various light machinery including but not limited to: push lawn mowers, riding lawn mowers, ATV’s, tractors, brush hogs, chain saws, and wood splitters
- Cutting, clearing, and removing brush from various locations on the 456 acre property
- Maintaining the trail system including grooming ski trails, trail mowing, and general improvement
- Transporting wood, vehicles, and other items with a trailer on and off the Fallen Timbers property
- Trimming shrubs and trees
- Removing snow around buildings and on service vehicle roads
- Assisting the Director with miscellaneous maintenance and programming needs
- Removing leaves from the grounds in the fall
- Repairing and maintaining machinery on the property
- Cutting, splitting, stacking, and transporting firewood
- Supervising assistant maintenance/groundskeeper and volunteers
- Performing other functions as they arise
- Assists with performing a variety of general maintenance, painting, basic carpentry, and basic plumbing tasks during the summer months, working under the direction of the facilities coordinator.
- Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
- May move and arrange furniture and equipment.
- Loads unloads, picks up, and delivers parcels, food, and supplies as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience, Education and Licensure:
- Technical college degree preferred
- Prior experience in a similar position
- Small engines training
- Advanced mechanical skills
- Plumbing skills
- Electrical skills
- Basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, and faxing
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Basic carpentry and mechanical skills
- Advanced small engine knowledge
- Felling trees and tree removal
- Operation and upkeep of various types of machinery
- Advanced knowledge of plumbing and electrical wiring
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work Environment:
- Work a total of 10-15 hours/week
- Primarily outdoors and occasionally inside buildings at Fallen Timbers
- Independent and collaborative projects
- Outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions
Physical Demands:
- Frequent lifting of objects up to 75 pounds
- Working in all weather conditions
- Operating machinery for 6 hours or longer.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CESA 6 will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
CESA 6 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We expect every member of our team do their part to maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, feels respected and receives the dignity they deserve.
Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, and evaluating performance are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment as a Gallup best places to work employer that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.