Campus Grounds Operations Lead

Suny College at Plattburgh; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds) to lead the Grounds Maintenance team, coordinate daily activities, and ensure safe, high-quality outdoor campus care. The role combines hands-on grounds duties with supervisory responsibilities to support campus appearance, safety, and operations.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, seasonal snow removal, and equipment maintenance, with the chance to manage staff and schedules.

Qualifications

• One year as Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds); OR two years of grounds maintenance experience.
• Must obtain pesticide/herbicide license within six months of appointment.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Physically able to perform the tasks of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, a valid driver’s license and the ability to be LENS cleared to operate state vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily grounds activities, assign and monitor work, ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Maintain written records of work performed, labor and materials used, and report progress to supervisor.
• Perform mowing, landscaping, planting, pruning, weed control and pesticide application under supervision of a certified applicator.
• Seasonal duties including snow and ice removal, shoveling, plowing and snow blowing, plus minor repairs such as blacktop patching and tree maintenance.
• Ensure grounds equipment, tools, and vehicles are maintained and operated safely; attend job-related training.
• Overtime, early morning, evening, weekend and emergency recall work may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Pesticide license

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Instruction following

Overtime willingness

Education

Grounds maintenance experience

Pesticide applicator license (within 6 months)

Tools

State vehicle operation license

Job description

SUNY Plattsburgh is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds) to lead the Grounds Maintenance team, coordinate daily activities, and ensure safe, high-quality outdoor campus care. The role combines hands-on grounds duties with supervisory responsibilities to support campus appearance, safety, and operations.

Responsibilities include mowing, landscaping, seasonal snow removal, and equipment maintenance, with the chance to manage staff and schedules.