Performs a variety of duties in the development and maintenance of the Arboretum and Grounds. Operates and assists in the maintenance of Grounds equipment. Responsibilities include: the maintenance and general beautification of Andrews University Grounds, garden maintenance, landscapes, lawns, trees, sports fields, and hardscaped areas. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Mows lawns
• Helps to repair and maintain irrigation system
• Maintains equipment, tools, and machinery in proper working condition.
• Trimming of trees and shrubs.
• Plants flowers and landscape plants as needed.
• Able to attain a commercial pesticide applicator license
• Fertilizes lawns
• Operates chain saw, and tree pruning and removal equipment.
• Operates snow removal equipment
• Available to work on an on-call basis to include weekends, evenings, and sabbath emergencies
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

• Mechanically Inclined with at least one-year experience in equipment maintenance
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalency 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Basic understanding and knowledge of grounds keeping techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Experience preferred in driving tractors, forklifts, backhoes, scissor lifts, dump trucks, and mowing equipment.
• Ability to critically assess campus landscape and trees and make suggestions for the betterment of the campus.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

For more details and to apply please visit https://www.andrews.edu/admres/jobs/show/staff_hourly