Campus Grounds & Landscape Specialist

Marist University; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Marist University is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform daily landscape maintenance for campus grounds and exterior areas, including lawns, parking lots, trees, shrubs, and irrigation systems. The role includes duties such as event setup, snow removal, trash removal, and moving furniture or equipment as needed.

The position requires four years of grounds maintenance experience, the ability to operate heavy equipment, a NYS driver's license, and the flexibility to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in grounds maintenance and snow removal.
• Experience using heavy equipment and lawn mowing equipment; general knowledge of landscaping tools.
• Ability to work overtime for weather, emergencies, or supervisor needs.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain lawns, landscapes, and exterior areas on campus.
• Perform snow removal and debris cleanup as required.
• Ensure safety of work areas and communicate repairs or safety concerns to supervisor.
• Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment and perform minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Lawn mowing equipment

Tools knowledge

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Marist University is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform daily landscape maintenance for campus grounds and exterior areas, including lawns, parking lots, trees, shrubs, and irrigation systems. The role includes duties such as event setup, snow removal, trash removal, and moving furniture or equipment as needed.

The position requires four years of grounds maintenance experience, the ability to operate heavy equipment, a NYS driver's license, and the flexibility to work overtime.