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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

FACILITIES & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

The Facilities & Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for the upkeep of exterior grounds year

round for scientific research sites, office buildings, and public visitor program. This position reports to

the Mars Hill Facilities Manager. Physical work is a primary part of the job, primarily outdoors and often

in inclement weather.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Snow Removal -- Road and walkway maintenance snow removal both manual shoveling and with a

truck or tractor, responsible for safety for both public and staff use.

Landscape maintenance planting, mowing, irrigation repair, raking, shoveling

Painting exterior & interior offices, handrails, curbs, often on ladders and occasionally on scaffolding.

Performs routine maintenance to equipment used in this position

Maintain lighting bulb replacement and cleaning of exterior lighting fixtures.

Plumbing- basic plumbing clear clogged sinks & toilets, replace toilet flappers.

Bldg. maintenance- respond to staff request for minor repairs to doors and windows, etc. Change air

filters.

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned as part of a team and without supervision

Basic computer skills email correspondence and recording time

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Snow Team on call throughout the winter months

Ability and willingness to do a wide variety of tasks and learn new skills.

Timeliness, excessive tardiness or absenteeism will not be tolerated

Ability to understand written and verbal communications and work independently or as a team following

those directions. Understand and enforce safety procedures.

Ability to operate mowers, tractors, snowplow, leaf blowers, chainsaws, weed-eaters and other related

power equipment. Training will be provided.

Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects (50lbs or

Willingness to learn new skills

Advanced experience or knowledge in one or more of the follow categories will be a plus: Landscaping,

Irrigation, Tree Felling, Carpentry, Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC. Please be sure to address

this in your cover letter.

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent is required. Previous experience in facilities and/or grounds maintenance is

preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work involves frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes,

smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Mandatory when snow is forecast this position will be on call and may be required to work extra time,

on weekends and holidays.

Considerable physical activity, requires heavy physical work; bending, climbing ladders, lifting, pushing or

pulling of objects more than 50 lbs. Physical work is a primary part of the job. Office moves, working with

a partner to lift heavy items, involve moving desks and cabinets, can occur several times per year.

Work environment involves some exposure to hazard or physical risks, which require following basic

safety precautions.

Mandatory - Work may require using a company vehicle to service remote locations, year round.

Candidate must have or be able to obtain a valid AZ Drivers license and have an excellent driving record.

A Motor Vehicle department background check will be performed annually. Serious violations will be

grounds for immediate dismissal.

No Smoking campus due to the historic nature of our site all Lowell Observatory grounds and facilities

are smoke-free, at all times.

Status: Regular, Full-time 40 hours a week

Schedule: 40 hours/week; expect more hours during periods of heavy snow. Morning

availability required, during periods of heavy snow weekend work is required.

Required work day is 7AM- 3:30PM

Compensation: \$19-\$21/hour. Depends on Experience/Skills; we also pay a bonus of \$4/hr during

heavy snow

Benefit Eligible: Yes*

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Location: Flagstaff, Lowell Observatorys Mars Hill Campus

To Apply:

Please send the following documents to jobs@lowell.edu or drop them off at the Lowell Observatory Visitor

Center at 1400 W Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff, AZ

Lowell Standard Application (www.lowell.edu/careers)

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications

Resume

Phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references