Equipment Operator

Building Maintenance

Search 1449 - Posted August 11, 2023

Emporia State University is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator to join our Landscaping team located in Emporia, KS. 

If you . . . 

·       Enjoy working with tools, equipment, and your hands 

·       Have an excellent safety record 

·       Want to work outdoors 

. . . then put your skills and abilities to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, university environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include but not limited to:

• Prepare and maintain landscape and gardens 
• Apply mulch, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides to garden areas 
• Manage container plantings, annual display beds, and specialty gardens 
• Trim shrubs, plant grass, and clean up leaves 
• Operate mowers, weed eaters, skid loaders, and other landscaping equipment 
• Serve as part of the snow/ice clearing team during the winter 
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license 
• One year of experience related to landscaping or operating similar equipment 

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in maintenance and repair of irrigation systems 
• Athletic field painting and maintenance 
• General Exam and 3B Turf Pests Exams license 
• Horticulture degree or turf grass coursework 
• Skid steer operator training 
• Small equipment maintenance training 

COMPENSATION:

• Starts at $16.25 per hour 
• Is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package 
• Works all year-round; schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday with an occasional evening or weekend for football games and other special events 

APPLY:

• Submit your application here.
• A pre-employment background check is required 

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.