Groundskeeper

About the role

Maintains and cares for main campus and assigned off-site grounds and surrounding areas. Assists other departments as required.

Responsibilities

• Removes and disposal of trash and debris
• Regular removal and replacement of trash receptacle liners
• Trimming back and removal of dead and low hanging limbs
• Replacement and/or repair of signage
• Mowing and weed trimming
• Snow removal and ice management
• Annual parking garage wash downs
• Safely and effectively operates power equipment and hand tools necessary for grounds work and snow removal
• Safely and effectively operates vehicles, plows, skid steers, loader, etc.
• Reports main campus and assigned off-site discrepancies with walkways, pavement, signage, safety, etc. to the Site Service Foreman
• Reports parking garage discrepancies with doorways, walkways, pavement, guard rails, safety, etc. to the Site Service Foreman
• Assists with/performs minor repairs of Site Service equipment
• Assists in the moving and/or disposal of furniture and office equipment at the main campus and assigned off sites
• Responds to and assists with the proper cleanup of spilled hazardous materials on the grounds of the main campus and assigned off sites
• Responds to and properly cleans/disposes of OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material) spills on the grounds of the main campus and assigned off sites
• Assists with the extinguishing of small mulch fires
• Assists with the loading and unloading of large delivery items including but not limited to filters, mechanical units, etc.
• Removes and properly disposes of confidential paperwork (HIPAA) from assigned off site locations

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must have a valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate various types of power equipment and hand tools
• Knowledge of basic landscaping techniques and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job

Skills

• Power equipment operation
• Hand tool operation
• Grounds maintenance
• Snow removal and ice management
• Communication skills

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$40,310.00 - $52,403.00

Schedule

Day Shift