Grounds Worker - Full Time Day Shift

Stony Brook Medicine

Stony Brook (NY)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 40,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Grounds Worker to maintain the appearance and conditions of state facilities, athletics fields, walkways, and roads. The role relies on excellent intrapersonal skills, time management, and attention to detail to work effectively with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities include sweeping, planting, mowing, pruning, snow removal, and basic greenhouse tasks. The position may involve leading students or contract staff and requires a valid New York driver's license.

Qualifications

Non-competitive: must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver's License appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.
Some positions may require license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments.
Preferred: hospital setting experience, interpersonal skills, time management, attention to detail and ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Maintains the appearance and conditions of grounds at State facilities.
Cleans grounds by sweeping, raking, shoveling and removing debris.
Plants seeds, bushes, trees using hand or power equipment.
Cuts grass using lawnmowers; fertilizes and waters grounds; prunes bushes and trees.
Removes snow and ice from walkways and plows roads.
May lead students, inmates, clients, or contract employees in grounds and maintenance activities.

Skills

Intrapersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication with all levels

Job description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Grounds Workers are responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, athletics fields, walkways, and roads at State facilities. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal skills and time management skills. They should have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization.

Position Summary

Duties of a Grounds Worker may include the following but are not limited to:

Maintains the appearance and conditions of grounds at State facilities

Cleans grounds by sweeping, raking, shoveling and removing debris, leaves, branches, etc.
Clears sites and prepares them for planting by raking, tilling soil, adding mulch and digging.
Plants seeds, bushes, trees, etc. using hand or power equipment.
Cuts grass using lawnmowers; fertilizes and waters grounds; prunes bushes and trees; removes or transplants bushes or trees.
Removes dead trees by cutting and splitting logs using chainsaws, sledge hammers and wedges.
Loads trucks with debris, logs, dirt, etc. using hand or power equipment.
May construct, repair or paint fences.

Maintains roads, walkways and parking lots at State facilities

Breaks up concrete to repair holes using hand or power equipment.
Mixes and applies concrete and asphalt for patches.
Removes trash and debris from roads, walkways and parking lots by sweeping and shoveling by hand.
Removes snow and ice from walkways by shoveling and operating snow removal equipment.
Plows roads and parking lots with trucks and tractors.
Mixes salt, sand, and calcium for use on walkways and roads and spreads by hand or power equipment.

Maintains athletic fields and grass fields

Cuts and rakes grass as required.
Resods, and repairs damaged areas of fields.
Checks the correct operation of water sprinkler systems, and reports deficiencies to higher level staff.
Lines and prepares fields for athletic events.

Performs basic maintenance and planting for greenhouses

May be assigned to apply pesticides or fertilizer in accordance with State pesticide application regulations.
Cuts glass to replace broken panes and adjusts slipped panes.
Cleans, flushes, and repairs gutters and drains.
Glazes and paints sashes to preserve, protect, and seal out moisture and cold.
Oils ventilating mechanisms.
Sterilizes pots in preparation for planting, mixes soils used for planting, and plants and transplants seedlings.
Unloads and records supplies used in greenhouse and inventories greenhouse production.
Performs basic repairs, as necessary, and refers more involved repair to higher level staff.

May perform a variety of manual tasks in support of the building and grounds program

Sets up and removes snow fences and markers at fire hydrants and catch basins.
Performs routine building maintenance work and minor maintenance on tools and power machines.
Loads and unloads trucks and moves furniture.
Shovels, digs ditches, and installs signs.

May lead students, inmates, clients, or contract employees in the performance of grounds and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

Required:

Non-competitive: must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver's License appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.
As determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to possess appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments.

Preferred:

Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or in the hospital industry. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, time management skills, have attention to detail and be able to work with all levels of the organization.

Posting Overview

This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $36,232 / year.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Official Job Title

Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)

Job Field

Other

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Hospital - Grounds Maintenance

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Sep 8, 2026