GROUNDSKEEPER AND LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

About the role

This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.

Job Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, shrubs and grass;
• Maintain greenery to include trimming and edging around walks, flowerbeds, and walls using clippers and edging tools;
• Assist with greenhouse operations; distribute flowers and create floral patterns;
• Cut lawns using large power mower; operate equipment and light vehicles; prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth; rake and remove leaves; clean drainage ditches and culverts and haul debris to dumping area; assist in removing trees;
• Pick up trash and debris from campus grounds, streets and walks; sweep and clean streets; remove snow and ice from streets and walks as required;
• Operate mini compactor used in the processing of solid waste, campus recycling material, and compost; transport solid waste to the local dump site, recycling to the local transfer site, and deliver compost to the local composting center;
• Water lawns and shrubs using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system; assist with spraying weed control products that do not have required special licensing, as directed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating mowing, landscaping, and/or snow and ice removal;
• Possession of a valid driver's license while meeting the requirements of the Ithaca College Office of Risk Management;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Experience operating various equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edging tools and snow blowers;
• Lift 60 pounds, and climb a six-foot ladder;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment are required.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental;
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies;
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution;
• EAP;
• Flexible Work Plans;
• Education Benefits;
• Career-Enhancing Trainings.

Pay and Schedule

Hiring Rate: $19.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.