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General Services Technician I - T2

| | Open Date | 8/30/2024 | | Classification | Support Staff |

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General Services Technician I - T2

| | Open Date | 8/30/2024 | | Classification | Support Staff | Apply Now

| Department | Facilities Management, Planning & Construction | | Exempt/Non-Exempt | Non-Exempt | | System Job Title | General Services Technician | | Description |

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Manager of Grounds and Athletic Services

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Student Workers

SHIFT: Tuesday - Saturday, Day Shift (Optional Monday through Friday when classes are not in session)

POSITION SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, perform a broad range of tasks and duties associated with landscaping and grounds maintenance activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through a work order system, as well as direction from others, provide the maintenance and installation of the campus landscape, walkways, roads and parking lots, outdoor furniture, snow removal and other routine or emergency maintenance; trash, recycling, litter and related clean-up.
• Under general supervision, lay out, mark and line athletic fields to varsity and intramural specifications and provide support for athletic activities and events.
• Depending on workload requirement, perform work associated with the General Services division of the department, i.e. delivery, furniture removal and placement, trash removal, emptying of trash chutes, event set-up and set-downs.
• Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn mowers, small farm tractors and handheld power equipment.
• Assist in minor repairs and preventative maintenance on all grounds and delivery vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Assist other divisions of the department as required - structural and mechanical operations, custodial, etc.

• Required to participate in a rotating one-week duration 'on-call' system related to ice and snow events.

  • This system normally extends from November through March.

• Comply with all safety procedures and work guidelines encountered in the maintenance and operation of institutional buildings and built and natural environments. Communicate issues to managers or supervisors; actively participate in training activities, seminars and safety meetings.

• Position is designated as 'essential personnel' and is required to provide various duties and maintenance services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as required during institutional closures, and duties related to emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, valid Pennsylvania driver's license, recent experience in the grounds/landscape fields or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the requirements of this position.
• General knowledge of grounds or landscape maintenance and associated materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring above average physical strength.
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, etc., in ditches, freight elevators or other confining spaces, shovel snow and operate snow removal equipment.
• Possess the ability to work independently, under the direction of others, follow oral and written instructions, and work with other staff members as part of a team to create and maintain a positive, productive, safe and efficient work environment.
• Satisfactory background checks will be required.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Please attach documents as a PDF file.

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

Learn more about the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Moravian University Together Toward Equity strategic initiatives here: https://www.moravian.edu/about/strategic-plan.

Moravian University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws.

In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment, and does not tolerate such harassment or discrimination by or against any member of our campus community.

Employment inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu and admission inquiries to Admissions at admission@moravian.edu .

Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:

Becki Achey

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

1309 Main St. (Room 204)

(610) 625-7023

equalopportunity@moravian.edu

Mailing address:

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov

Sex-based harassment and/or sex discrimination can be reported online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View thestandard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. *Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.

| | About the Organization | Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success. | | EOE Statement | Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE | | | |

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