Assistant Lead Groundskeeper: Grounds & Safety Lead

Rowan-College-At-Burlington-County; Hartford (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan College at Burlington County is seeking an Assistant Lead Groundskeeper to support the Lead Groundskeeper in maintaining college grounds and hard surface areas. This Support Staff Union position requires coordination of grounds staff, seasonal turf tasks, and operational safety, with licenses and CDL responsibilities as noted.

Education includes a high school diploma and NJ pesticide/fertilizer licensing with CDL B; supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NJ Commercial Pesticide Applicator License CORE, 3A, 3B (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• NJ Fertilizer License-preferred (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• CDL Class B with air brakes (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• Two years landscaping or grounds maintenance supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of small engine/equipment repair.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordination of grounds care activities including supervision and work assignments.
• Coordinate maintenance of grounds and roadways, seasonal turf maintenance.
• Planting, transplanting, feeding and pruning of trees and shrubs.
• Clear wooded areas by thinning with power and hand tools.
• Patching roadways, installing street signs, and managing parking areas.
• Remove snow and apply deicing products for safe conditions.
• Maintain nature trails free of hazards; assist with turf and ornamental applications.
• Install and maintain drainage and sewage systems per standards.
• Train employees on safety procedures and equipment operation.
• Oversee the vehicle fleet; ensure tools and equipment are maintained.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Equipment operation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma

NJ Pesticide Applicator License CORE 3A 3B

NJ Fertilizer License (preferred)

CDL Class B with air brakes

Tools

Zero turn mowers

Chippers

String trimmers

Snow blowers

Chainsaws

Hedge trimmers

Skid steers

Front end loaders

Tractors

Job description

Rowan College at Burlington County is seeking an Assistant Lead Groundskeeper to support the Lead Groundskeeper in maintaining college grounds and hard surface areas. This Support Staff Union position requires coordination of grounds staff, seasonal turf tasks, and operational safety, with licenses and CDL responsibilities as noted.

Education includes a high school diploma and NJ pesticide/fertilizer licensing with CDL B; supervisory experience is preferred.