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Arizona Employer Facilities and Ground Maintenance Assistant in Flagstaff, Arizona
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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