Campus Location
Durham
Summary of Position
Under general supervision of designated
supervisor, lead, assign, and perform work independently or as part of a crew, related to moving, events, and requiring the operation of
large trucks and equipment. Responsible for providing excellent customer service, communicating directly and effectively with stakeholders,
coordinating equipment, materials, and other resources to meet customer requests. Serve as a department leader and mentor to all Grounds and
Events staff.
UNH Facilities is a 24/7/365 operation and this position has responsibilities related to campus safety, emergency response,
event support, and wintertime snow operations. Due to the nature of our business, employees may be asked to flex schedules and/or respond to
request outside of normal working hours in order to meet the demands of the University. This may include early morning, evenings, weekends
and holiday work as needed.
Posting Number: PS4237FY24
Other minimum
qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and valid commercial
class B motor vehicle license.
3. Three years of related experience in all aspect of operating heavy equipment, including large and
mid-size loaders and/or large trucks with wing plow.
4. Verifiable engine repair/metal fabrication experience of at least 3 years.
5.
One year of supervisory experience or completion of professional certification in supervisory skills.
6. Certified Train the Trainer for
Man-lift (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Ability to conduct trainings for other Grounds personnel in the use of large loaders and
large truck plows.
7. Mechanical skill and knowledge of motorized equipment.
8. Knowledge of applicable codes/ordinances.
9.
Ability to inspect equipment, determine malfunction and make necessary repairs.
10. Knowledge and ability to use computers, tablets,
smart phones, and software systems to perform work duties.
11. Ability to report to work under emergency weather conditions and work a
flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends during emergency and weather events.
12. Sufficient strength and physical
dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for
prolonged periods of time.
13. Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.
14. Solid
interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written, to effectively communicate with customers, team members, contractors and
supervisors.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
CDL B
Salary
Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement,
tuition, and paid time off.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie
classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located
in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and
mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than
70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing
perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared
inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New
Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
Hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL), Valid
Drivers License and Safe Driving Record
Duty/Responsibility
Moves, event support, and customer service: Respond
to work orders and requests related to moves and/or event set-ups. Assist in the campus wide moving of supplies, furniture, records, and/or
entire departments. Provide exceptional customer service by responding to requests in a timely manner, communicating status to the
customer, and following up when the move/event is complete. Using the work management software, maintain accurate records of work
completed, materials used, and time expended.
Duty/Responsibility
Project work and/or general grounds
work: Perform campus project work assigned to the Grounds and Events department, to include but not limited to: repainting campus
cross-walks and street lines, minor repairs to landscape components such as brick walkways, courtyards or other landscape infrastructure,
and sustainability programs (recycling). Provide assistance as needed to the overall grounds department (and support of other facilities
organizations as needed) with public works projects in addition to operating, maintaining, and repairing heavy construction equipment
including trucks, forklift, rollers, and rigging equipment. Assist with general landscape and grounds work, including litter removal as
needed.
Duty/Responsibility
Winter snow operations: Participate in the planning, scheduling, and
performance of winter snow removal/plowing. Maintain a plow route as necessary. Participate in the on-call rotation for snow call back and
respond to snow/ice calls, including during off hours, as needed.
Duty/Responsibility
Leadership and
mentorship to the Facilities division. Participate, support, and demonstrate Facilities Forward concepts and contribute to a positive work
culture. Demonstrate leadership qualities during work activities. Mentor, develop, and train apprentices and new employees. Oversee and
provide feedback about contractors working on campus as needed.
Duty/Responsibility
Safety and training:
Follow all safety practices/ policies/procedures, techniques and precautions in performance of duties. Keep current on all required safety
trainings, code/license updates and any certifications required. Serve as trainer for department on heavy equipment, such as man-lift,
large loaders, and large truck plows. Continuously seek out professional development opportunities that will benefit the University and
your technical skills to stay current on technical skills and be knowledgeable of best practices, future trends and technologies
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.
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