Grounds Crew Leader (Moving/Hauling)

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require Certification or eligibility for Certification.

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in grounds maintenance and sanitation at large institutions.
Excellent driving record.

Valid Driver's License

Drives sanitation truck or other vehicle daily to collect and remove trash, recycles and non-recyclable waste materials from campus facilities and grounds. Schedules and ensures collection and removal of trash and debris immediately following major events or student activities along with timely completion and submission of associated work requests. Disposes of trash/debris within Guilford County at recycling sites, landfills sites or the incinerator and turns in appropriate receipts and other documentation. Operates and maintains other heavy motorized equipment (i.e., backhoe, chipper, street sweeper, farm tractor) as needed. Leads crew and provides assistance with grounds maintenance projects which includes the athletic arenas, moving and hauling, set up and break down for special events and activities. Uses grounds maintenance hand tools and other motorized equipment in the performance of same. Required to report for work during adverse weather to assist with emergency clean up (ice, snow storms).

The Office of Facilities is responsible for providing services relative to buildings and grounds maintenance, utilities, transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, and moving and hauling. In addition, Facilities Operations has expanding responsibilities that include providing support services for the instruction and research programs to achieve the University's mission, goals and objectives. The Facilities Operations maintains, improves and expands all campus buildings, campus image and educational opportunities for all people. More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation, building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, event planning, motor pool and equipment maintenance/repair, motor fleet and housekeeping services to 40 academic buildings, 15 research buildings, 15 residence halls, 19 farm buildings and 21 support facilities. Moreover, the Grounds Department provides a maintenance program for the University's 200 acre campus, 800 acre farm, and other local off-campus properties, natural landscape features and the athletic complex. These services include sanitation, grounds care and maintenance, landscaping and moving/hauling.

- Safely and skillfully operates sanitation truck with compactor, van, delivery truck and heavy motorized equipment (i.e., bulldozer, backhoe, excavator, street sweeper, farm tractor, mower) as well as motorized grounds maintenance equipment in the performance of recurring tasks with limited variety and established parameters.
- Drives safely along established campus route, sometimes working alone to empty waste bins and throw plastic garbage bags into truck; and properly disposes of trash/recyclables/debris at appropriate disposal sites. - Checks tires, oil and other fluid levels daily; makes minor adjustments; and knows when to recommend equipment be taken in for shop maintenance/repair.

- Plans and schedules the daily (and weekend) collection and removal of trash, recyclables and other debris as well as following major events and student activities.
- Consults with Grounds Supervisor to ensure appropriate crew members are scheduled to drive and/or provide assistance with trash collection and removal (daily, weekends, and immediately following special events and activities). .
- Keeps record of inventory, equipment and materials; completes work requests for trash removal; turns in appropriate documentation (receipts, etc.) after disposing of recyclables, etc.
- May mix and apply as well as supervise correct mixing and application of chemicals.
- May lead a crew and work along with a crew in the performance of grounds maintenance activities such as skilled and unskilled tasks and concurrent projects relative to the general upkeep of the University grounds, landscaping and maintenance of athletic area, moving/hauling furniture and other materials/equipment, set up and take down of equipment and preparations for special events. May monitor manual tasks such as mow grass, sow grass/fertilizer, chemical applications, police grounds, weed shrub beds. May monitor to ensure high maintenance techniques/standards equivalent to the certified standards for lawn care are applied. Insures/inspects work for compliance with plans and instructions.
- Drives crew vehicle; operates motorized grounds maintenance equipment..
- May serve as supervisor in the absence of.

-Safely operates vehicles and heavy equipment around students and facilities; aware of tight spots, close and confined areas.
-Obeys traffic laws and other established regulatory requirements.
-Ensures adherence to safety standards via safe performance of work activities and safe operation of vehicles and equipment. Attends safety training sessions and uses safety items (vests, shoes, gargles, etc.).
-Provides assistance/safety training/instructions in the correct operation of sanitation truck and other heavy motorized equipment.

Represents the department to the University public; builds positive relationship with customers; communicates and resolves issues related to event setup, moving and hauling, and the collection/removal of trash and debris.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: