Campus Groundskeeper & Light Equipment Operator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including vision and dental

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

Flexible Work Plans

Educational Benefits

Career-Enhancing Trainings

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Groundskeeper to maintain the greenery and assist in landscaping at Ithaca College. Responsibilities include planting, maintaining, and cleaning grounds, along with operating necessary equipment.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and offers a compensation of $19.00 per hour, alongside benefits like healthcare, generous PTO, and retirement plans. Join a community committed to diversity!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating mowing, landscaping, and/or snow and ice removal.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to climb a six-foot ladder.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, shrubs and grass.
• Operate equipment for mowing, trimming, and snow removal.
• Maintain campus grounds and assist with special events.

Skills

Experience operating mowing and landscaping equipment

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Edging tools

Snow blowers

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Groundskeeper to maintain the greenery and assist in landscaping at Ithaca College. Responsibilities include planting, maintaining, and cleaning grounds, along with operating necessary equipment.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and offers a compensation of $19.00 per hour, alongside benefits like healthcare, generous PTO, and retirement plans. Join a community committed to diversity!