Grounds - Campus Landscaping 26/27

Expected hours of work per week

: 10-15

Work LocationHours

: Campus Grounds and Athletic Fields 8am and 5pm M-F

Qualifications for Position

• Landscaping and general lawn maintenance experience.
• Knowledge in using mowers, weed eaters, rakes, shovels, etc.
• Enjoy working outside.
• Able to work independently; self-motivated.
• Able to stoop and bend.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Able to work despite allergies to grass, plants, flowers, pollen, etc.
• Able to work outdoors.
• Able to distinguish between colors and have sufficient hearing to work safely and cooperatively
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. regularly.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities

• To work with and assist the Campus Grounds staff in their daily duties.
• Consider the other staff, faculty, and residents we serve by practicing cleanliness and orderliness in all work areas.
• Work with Campus Grounds crew on special projects and tasks.

*To maintain in good function and appearance all assigned areas, bearing in mind that the work of your hands is done as "an acceptable sacrifice to the Lord", and therefore becoming a strong witness to your faith and consideration of all others on campus.*

Resume skills development

(NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed

• CareerSelf-Development includes a practical application of a biblical worldview to the workplace and the development of related transferable skills. Department-specific development of an aptitude and familiarity in lawn care and equipment, planning, pruning, etc.
• Communication in the form of responding to emails and work orders and communicating the status of tasks and projects.
• Critical Thinking in the form of problem-solving and asking questions.
• Global Literacy is displayed by working with different types of people, including staff, faculty, and students.
• Leadership through independent work and observing other tasks that need to be done
• Professionalism by representing the college well when interacting with the community, considering how the work being performed will impact the campus.
• Teamwork, including working with staff and other students to complete a job
• Technology use includes email, time submission, time clocks, and landscape equipment.

Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values)

The College asks from its staff members the following fundamental work habits

• Do good work. *(Service, Diligence, Faithfulness)*
• Take ownership of your job. *(Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative)*
• Be punctual. *(Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness)*
• Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. *(Humility)*
• Makes suggestions when appropriate. *(Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative)*
• Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. *(Integrity, Faithfulness)*

Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. *(Integrity, Faithfulness)*