Groundskeeper 4

About the role

The Groundskeeper 4 (Step 1 of the MGP) supports a variety of landscaping services under the direction of a Master Gardener, Gardener or Supervisor.

This position has a one year (1,950 work hours) probationary period from start date – employee must go through all four seasons to pass probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains University properties which include litter picking, trash and debris removal, sweeping sidewalks and courtyards, snow removal, leaf removal, mulching, mowing, other general landscaping maintenance, uses hand and power equipment and tools.
• Performs maintenance for the Golf Course such as mowing of tees, greens, approaches, fairways, and roughs with specialized mowing equipment, maintaining grass and sand bunkers, changing and setting tee marker and putting green pins, seeding, top dressing, aerating, fertilizing under the guidance of the greens keeping superintendent, master gardener or gardener.
• Provides support for University events (e.g. Sets up stadiums and athletic fields for events, assist with grounds and tents for academic events, etc.), by coordinating support grounds services and repairs.
• Works with other Yale staff to ensure that work is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Installs plant material, trees, shrubs, sod, lawns, and other planting material as assigned and directed.
• Weeds, mulches, rakes, and waters properties.
• Prunes annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees using the appropriate techniques.
• Plants using the appropriate techniques under direction of LG11 Master Gardener or Supervisor.
• Operates power equipment such as, but not limited to, mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, turf vacuums, snow-blowers and tractor/loaders as needed.
• Operates, cleans and performs preventive maintenance such as greasing, checking and filling, fluids, etc. on all equipment and vehicles.
• Paints or marks parking lots under direction of LG10 Gardener and LG11 Master Gardener.
• Observes all safety standards and practices at all times.
• Reports all repairs required and safety and fire hazards to lead employee and/or supervisor.
• Observes all rules and regulations found in the Yale University Service & Maintenance Employee Handbook & Work Rules.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of full-time accumulated work experience in grounds maintenance or related field work experience.
• Must possess driver’s license valid in the state of Connecticut.
• Must be able to pass Yale Driver Safety Awareness on-line training.
• Must be able to attain a Connecticut Pesticide Applicators License within two years and successful completion of the probationary period.
• Must pass Yale internally-developed written and practical tests for landscape and grounds maintenance.

Qualifications

• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Treats fellow employees, staff, students, and guests of the University with respect.
• Reads, writes, and follows written and verbal instructions.
• Uses technology such as computers, communications devices, equipment, and related software in support of the required duties.
• Demonstrates the ability to estimate and procure tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to maximize efficiency, minimize waste of time and materials, and to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and exemplary customer service skills.
• Willingness to assist and/or work with others.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$26.32 per hour

Schedule

Thursday-Monday, 6:00am -2:30pm