Groundskeeper/Landscaper

About This Role

The Groundskeeper/Landscaper I/II is responsible for maintaining the campus grounds, roads, and parking lots, including seasonal landscaping, trash collection, and snow removal. This role ensures the campus remains neat and orderly while assisting with event setups and equipment relocation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the campus in a neat and orderly manner by collecting trash on the grounds and in parking lots, emptying trash containers; removing leaves and debris from all steps and sidewalks
• Mow grassy areas; trim and edge as needed and remove grass clippings from streets and sidewalks
• Establish and maintain flowerbeds, shrubbery and trees; including soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, thinning, mulching, feeding, watering, pruning, raking leaves and weeding as needed; tree planting and removal as needed
• Maintain snow removal equipment, including attaching plow blades, salt spreaders, hoppers; Operate snow removal equipment to keep campus roadways, walkways, common areas and steps clear of ice and snow
• Assist in the set up and break down of room arrangements for all college-sponsored events and other special events as requested
• Assemble/relocate furniture and equipment as required for both main campus and satellite facilities
• Unload freight in support of various college departments
• Maintain all grounds equipment by performing routine maintenance and minor repairs to ensure that all equipment is operating safely and efficiently
• Operate forklifts, front-end loaders, tractors, bucket truck and other grounds equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties
• Maintain all fire hydrants, manholes, storm drains and storm-water management ponds; ensure safe and efficient operation in accordance will all applicable governmental codes
• Install, operate and maintain campus underground sprinkler system; ensure that the system is drained and winterized
• Assist in transporting hazardous waste from departmental storage areas to central storage; assist in the monthly disposal of biohazard waste by accompanying the vendor and ensuring adherence with college policies and procedures
• Follow established safety policies and procedure, including the use of all personal protective equipment necessary to perform duties safely

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of commercial experience or demonstrated basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of commercial groundskeeping equipment
• Ability to work safely and reliably with minimum of supervision
• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. throughout an 8 hour shift
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather condition, such as heat, cold, rain, snow and slippery conditions
• Ability to work on uneven surfaces
• Ability to utilize lifts, ladders and/or scaffolding to work at elevated heights
• Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of commercial experience or demonstrated basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of commercial groundskeeping equipment

Nice to Have

• Proven record of attendance and reliability
• Proficient oral, written and electronic communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to professionally assist and interact with culturally diverse students, faculty, staff and the public

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits