Grounds Equipment Operator Specialist, Physical Plant / Grounds

Grounds Equipment Operator Specialist, Physical Plant / Grounds

An Equipment Operator Specialist maintains, repairs, and utilizes heavy-duty vehicles and equipment to care for the University grounds. This role involves using equipment to perform various duties, including waste disposal, mowing, landscaping, irrigation, greenhouse maintenance, and snow removal. The specialist operates sanitation trucks, recycling trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, tractors, and other large motor vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications :

Responsibilities :

Salary : $15.75 per hour

Application Deadline : Review of applicants will begin October 13, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Appointment Date : Start date will be determined after acceptance of an offer and background check clearance.

Contact Information : Brenden Ibarra blibarra@fhsu.edu 785-628-4279

Community of Hays : FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination : Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check : Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position : Recent legislation changes rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.