Facilities & Grounds Worker

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Primary Responsibilities Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and related trades. Inspect campus facilities and grounds to identify maintenance needs and potential safety concerns. Complete assigned work orders, assist with preventive maintenance, and report issues requiring specialized repair. Operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, tractors, mowers, blowers, utility vehicles, and related machinery safely. Maintain campus grounds through mowing, trimming, raking, planting, watering, seasonal landscaping, and care of athletic fields and green spaces. Perform snow removal, salting, and ice-management duties during the winter. Provide occasional custodial assistance, including cleaning, sanitizing, and setting up rooms or event spaces. Replace light bulbs, filters, and other building consumables. Assist with campus moves, deliveries, furniture placement, and event setup or teardown. Support contractors and vendors by providing campus access and basic assistance when assigned. Maintain appropriate records of completed work and respond to occasional after-hours or emergency facility needs as assigned. Perform other duties that support the safe and effective operation of the campus. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications and Skills The ideal candidate will have: Basic working knowledge of one or more building trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC. Experience safely operating hand tools, power tools, grounds equipment, or maintenance machinery. The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Strong troubleshooting and practical problem-solving skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills when working with employees, students, contractors, and vendors. A dependable work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to workplace safety. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.wayland.org/employment