Grounds Worker (Multiple Positions)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montclair State University is seeking a Grounds Worker to support campus grounds maintenance, landscape installation, and seasonal planting. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and operating a variety of tools and equipment to keep lawns, beds, and athletic fields in prime condition.

This Civil Service position requires one year of landscape maintenance experience, a NJ driver’s license, and availability for all shifts, overtime, and holidays.

Qualifications

• One year of landscape maintenance experience.
• A valid NJ driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English.
• Available to work all shifts, overtime and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor campus grounds for needs such as fertilizing, insect and disease control, weeding, dead plant removal, watering and pruning.
• Maintain lawns and softscapes with mowing, trimming, edging and related activities.
• Water new plant material and floral displays to aid establishment.
• Prune trees and shrubs per policy to maintain health and aesthetics.
• Install and maintain seasonal plantings including annuals, perennials and grasses.
• Remove leaves and debris to keep areas clean and safe.
• Prepare areas for landscape work and install landscape materials as required.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

NJ Driver's license

English proficiency

Shift flexibility

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Assistant Head Grounds Worker, the Grounds Workerperforms tasks that result in horticultural sound practices leadingto first-rate care of the University's landscape.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Monitor campus grounds to determine needs for services such asbut not limited to: fertilizing, insect and disease control,weeding, dead plant removal, watering, pruning, etc.
• Police campus grounds and pick up litter and debris on an asneeded basis.
• Maintain lawns and softscapes to maintain a neat andhorticultural appealing appearance. This includes the followingservices: mowing, trimming, edging and other activities.
• Water new plant material and floral displays to help withestablishment and survival.
• Prune trees and shrubs according to University policy tomaintain their health and aesthetic value as well as to maintainstreet, walkway, building, signage and lighting clearance.
• Install and maintain seasonal plantings using annual flowers,perennial flowers, ornamental grasses, bulbs, etc.
• Remove snow and ice via the use of truck/plow, ATV/plow, snowblower, shovel, etc. in order to maintain safe roadways, sidewalks,and stairways on the campus.
• Report to supervisor the need for any services or any unsafeaction and/or condition.
• Place a premium upon safety rules and regulations pertaining tooperation of tools, machinery, etc.
• Maintain and prepare athletic fields and adjacent areas forpractices and events, including but not limited to: dragging,vacuuming, lining, clean-up, etc.
• Edge, cultivate, and mulch tree rings and shrub beds.
• Remove leaves from lawns, walks, roads, parking lots, etc. onan as needed basis to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Inspect, clean, and perform preventive maintenance of equipmentand tools used in the performance of tasks.
• Prepare areas to be landscaped and install landscape materialas required (examples include soil, seed, sod, mulch, shrubs,trees, pavers, decorative stone, etc.).
• Build skill base by attending landscape training sessions asassigned.
• Attend safety training as identified by the leadership of theGrounds department.
• Acquire knowledge of and utilize technology as required tofulfill duties (examples include handheld devices, pagers, two-wayradios, cellphones, etc.).
• Respond to emergencies and close out assigned work orderrequests in a timely and professional manner.
• Treat customers, coworkers, students and guests withrespect.
• Provide supervisor with a log that indicates activitiescompleted on a particular day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at anytime.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIRED :

• One year of experience in the performance of landscapemaintenance work.
• A valid NJ Driver's license.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate inEnglish sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, andholidays.

PREFERRED :

• Two years of experience in large-scale operation andmaintenance of grounds, gardens, and/or sports fields.
• New Jersey Commercial Pesticide Applicators License withcertifications in categories 3A and 3B and ProFACT fertilizerlicense.

*NOTE: This is a Civil Service position. As required by theState of New Jersey, in order to be certified to the position andattain permanent status in title, candidates are required to successfully serve a 4-Month Working Test Period.

This position is designated as essential. The designation ofessential requires employees at these 24/7 facilities to be presentdue to inclement weather situations. This position requires oncampus work and is not a position that allows remotework.

SALARY RANGE:

O10: $40,321.62 - $57,948.52

*NOTE:Salaries for internal candidates are determined by the New JerseyCivil Service Commission’s formula. Salaries for externalcandidates are determined up to step four, $45,609.69.

NJ SAME Applicants

This position is a non-competitive, unclassified posting andcomplies with the NJ SAME Program. If you are applying under theNew Jersey "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A orB letter), resume (CV), as well as the names and contactinformation for three professional references should also be sentto: [e-mail] and [e-mail]

For more information on the SAME program visit their website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call CSC at: 833-691-0404.

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70,effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certainpositions (other than faculty who are exempt) are required toobtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.Applicants who have a concern with meeting this requirement shoulddiscuss with Human Resources if the position for which they haveapplied is eligible for an exemption from this requirement.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing howtheir background, skills and education match the needs of theUniversity. When applying, please take a moment to carefully readand follow the steps in the application instructions.

Salary Range

$40,321.62-$57,948.52 Annually

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits,including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuitionassistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Montclair State University considers factors such as, but notlimited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’srelevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity,when extending an offer.

Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collectivebargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractualprovisions.

Department

Grounds Services 3

Position Type

Services

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' WorkdayRecruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [e-mail] .

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educationalexcellence. We are committed to an environment of diverseperspectives which ensures that graduates will be civicallyengaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as globalcitizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiencesand voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideasand perspectives and who value an environment that promoteseducational growth and advancement for all.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/AffirmativeAction institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not todiscriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does notdiscriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation ofeducation programs and activities. The requirement to notdiscriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation ofeducation programs and activities extends to admission andemployment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/