Grounds/Landscape Worker

Caldwell University; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell University invites applications for a full-time General Maintenance Worker within the Facilities department. The role reports to the Director of Facilities and covers maintenance repairs across machinery, mechanical equipment, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

The position requires a high school diploma and a Black Seal boilers license, with the ability to perform heavy labor in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Black seal boilers license required.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies, including weather-related call-ins and weekend athletic events.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Performs general repairs such as drywall, painting, doors and fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of facilities; assists with snow removal.
• Maintains daily time sheets and documentation of work performed.
• Notifies the Director of supplies and materials needed for repairs.

Skills

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma

Black seal boilers license

Job description

Caldwell University invites applications for a full-time General Maintenance Worker within the Facilities department. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the general maintenance worker performs a variety of maintenance repairs and installation/replacement such as machinery, mechanical equipment, carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Responds and takes action on all skilled trade calls. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities. Assists with snow removal.
• Maintains daily time sheets and information pertaining to work performed and time spent.
• Provides notice to the Director of any supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements include high school diploma, and a black seal boilers license. Ability to perform heavy manual labor in various weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, snow, and rain). Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies, including weather-related call‑ins (snow and storm cleanup) and weekend athletic events.

This role frequently requires physically demanding tasks like lifting, carrying, and moving heavy items. The specific weight requirements can vary and may include lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds or even 100 pounds. Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and reaching. Demands dexterity and fine motor control for tool manipulation and detailed work. Involves working in various environments, including confined spaces, noisy areas, and potentially outdoors under differing weather conditions.

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Caldwell University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers our diversity and inclusion efforts, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of the University.

Caldwell University is a private, Catholic coed four-year university with a strong liberal arts core curriculum that enhances critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Caldwell offers 36 undergraduate and 31 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today’s global marketplace. The university has 15 NCAA Division II athletic teams and numerous clubs, fraternities, sororities, and activities on a beautiful 70‑acre campus located in the suburbs of Caldwell, New Jersey. Caldwell was founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. Its core values of respect, integrity, community, and excellence influence academic and campus life.

Caldwell University is an Equal Opportunity employer and is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within its community.