Groundskeeper

About the role

The Marist University Physical Plant department is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform daily landscape maintenance for all grounds and exterior areas on campus including, but not limited to lawns, parking lots, trees, shrub and flower beds, irrigations systems, athletic fields, etc. This position performs duties as requested such as removal of docks, event set ups, emergency snow removal, daily trash removal, and equipment or furniture moves.

Responsibilities

• Install new lawns and landscape as assigned
• Maintain all existing lawns, fields, flowerbeds, hedges, trees, and shrubs
• Apply pesticides and herbicides under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator
• Responsible for garbage pick-up on campus
• Inform supervisor of any repairs needed in assigned work areas immediately
• Inform supervisor of any safety concerns on campus immediately
• Repair and sweep roadways, parking lots as needed and assigned
• Responsible for snow removal on roadways, walkways, stairs, and entrances
• Transport furniture and/or equipment necessary for the operation of the college
• Assist in set ups, staging, or special effects as needed
• Responsible for maintenance of storm drains
• Perform non-related work indoors when inclement weather outdoors prohibits normal outdoor assignments
• Install and remove docks as needed
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment
• Maintain and clean all hand tools
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Responsible for minor electrical and plumbing repairs to irrigation systems as assigned
• Responsible for minor equipment repair and fluid level checks
• Must be familiar with OSHA standards and related MSDS sheets
• Must comply with all OSHA regulations and Marist College safety policies
• Responsible to complete OSHA training annually as required
• Must be computer literate with knowledge and ability to use email, navigate for training, work requests and time sheets as required and directed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in grounds maintenance and snow removal
• Verifiable skill or experience in the use of heavy equipment required
• Verifiable skill or experience in the use of lawn mowing equipment
• General knowledge of tools and their use related to landscaping and grounds maintenance
• Ability to work overtime due to adverse weather conditions, heavy workloads, emergencies, and/or at the need of the supervisor and Marist
• Must hold a New York state driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit as required in equipment for extended periods of time
• Must be able to reach and lift above your head
• Must be able to lift and carry 100 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sustainable practices
• Sport field experience
• Proficient with reading, understanding, and writing correspondence with email applications

About the Department/School

The Grounds Department mission is to provide a world class living, learning, working, and environment on campus through developing a park like environment fostering the use of sidewalks, lawns, gardens, and open vistas. The department consists of 15 Local 200 United SEIU employees and 1 Supervisor who collaborate as a team to deliver a beautiful campus.

About Marist University

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others.