Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Facilities Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) to support campus upkeep. Responsibilities include cleaning, lawn care, snow/ice removal, and horticultural work across the campus.

The role may require 2nd/3rd shifts in winter and occasional weekend work based on seniority. Typical duties encompass litter removal, trash handling, sidewalk cleaning, turf repair, and maintaining appropriate grass height with various mowing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus cleanliness using sweeping, shoveling and raking.
• Remove refuse and debris from campus and assist with garbage pickup.
• Clean sidewalks and perform turf and planting tasks.
• Mow grass and manage snow/ice removal on paved surfaces.
• Support seasonal needs as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Lawn care

Cleaning

Snow removal

Horticulture

Tools

Sweepers

Litter vacuums

Power washer

Rototiller

Job description

Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) is part of the Buildings and Grounds department within the Facilities Department of the University. During the non-winter months the work schedule is Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm. During the winter months the incumbent will be required to work 2nd and/or 3rd Shift, which may include weekends as bid on based on seniority.

• This position is responsible for maintaining campus cleanliness by utilizing both mechanical and hand methods such as sweeping, shoveling, raking, etc. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Remove refuse and debris as needed. This includes picking up litter manually or using equipment such as sweepers and litter vacuums
• Empty trash containers on campus. Assisting on garbage pickup using a garbage packer.
• Cleaning sidewalks using manual methods such as sweeping or power washing
• Work on horticultural tasks such as planting, pruning, and turf repair. This includes removing weeds from planting beds; planting trees, shrubs, and flowers; pruning trees and shrubs both from ground level and using a man-lift
• Repairing damaged turf using manual methods such as shoveling, raking and rototilling.
• Maintain proper grass height using hand mowers, self-propelled mowers and riding moving equipment.
• Removal of snow/ice from paved surfaces using hand shoveling/salting and some mechanical equipment.

In addition to the duties listed above the incumbent will contribute to a safe campus by responding to departmental seasonal needs as requested by the supervisor.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities