Grounds Worker

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,608 - 39,855; Full time

Job summary

A regional medical university in Syracuse is seeking a Grounds Worker to perform a variety of manual tasks requiring physical effort in varying weather conditions. Responsibilities include cleaning grounds, planting, grass cutting, and snow removal. The ideal candidate will possess a valid NYS driver’s license and have the ability to operate hand and power tools, along with the flexibility to work alternate shifts and overtime as needed. Competitive salary offered, and no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• No education or experience required.
• Snow removal experience is preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans grounds by sweeping and raking.
• Plants seeds and bushes.
• Cuts grass and removes trash.
• Plows roads and parking lots.
• Assists skilled trades as necessary.

Skills

Snow removal experience

Ability to operate a New Holland Loader or Bobcat

Ability to use various hand/power tools

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

Skid-steer/loader

Plow trucks

Tractor

Job description

Job Summary

Must be able to work alternate shifts and overtime based on operational needs during the winter months. This position will report to the Facilities Operations Assistant 2. The Grounds Worker performs a variety of routine manual tasks requiring little planning or special knowledge, and sustains medium to heavy physical effort involving frequent exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.

• Cleans grounds by sweeping, raking, shoveling and removing by hand debris, leaves, branches, etc.
• Clears sites and prepares them for planting; plants seeds, bushes, etc. using hand and power tools.
• Cuts grass, fertilizes and waters grounds, prunes, removes bushes and trees.
• Loads trucks with debris, logs, etc.
• Breaks up concrete to repair holes.
• Assists in mixing and applying concrete and asphalt.
• Removes trash and snow from roads and walkways.
• Plows roads and parking lots and mixes salt and sand used on them.
• Cuts glass; adjusts and paints window panes.
• Oils ventilating mechanisms.
• Cleans, flushes, and repairs gutters and drains.
• Repairs bench flats.
• Sterilizes pots and mixes soils used for planting; plants and transplants seedlings.
• Must be available to perform moderate to heavy lifting.
• Moves furniture and office equipment and follows instructions when transporting equipment.
• Must be able to assist skilled and semi-skilled trades in various tasks.
• Must have the ability to use various hand/power tools and motorized equipment to include skid‑steer/loader, plow trucks, and tractor.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications

No education or experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Snow removal experience, ability to operate a New Holland Loader or Bobcat preferred.

Work Days

Schedule based on 40 hours per week. Monday‑Friday 7am‑3:30pm.

Message To Applicants

Position Status: Permanent

Salary: $36,232

Recruitment Office: Human Resources