Groundskeeper

Roberts Wesleyan University; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Roberts Wesleyan University is seeking a grounds maintenance team member to assist in keeping campus facilities safe and attractive. The role includes maintaining parking lots, roadways, walkways, and greenspace, mowing lawns, and performing winter snow and ice removal.

You will plant and maintain trees, shrubs, and other plant material while inspecting for pests and disease. The position offers an hourly wage of $22, with pay commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training valued.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping preferred.
• Ability to operate basic maintenance equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus parking areas, roadways, walkways, and grounds; repair potholes and cracks; mow grass in summer; perform snow and ice removal including plowing and salting.
• Select and maintain plant materials to enhance aesthetic appeal and reduce maintenance needs.
• Plant trees and shrubs; prune and care for healthy plant growth; inspect for pests and diseases.
• Inspect plants, trees, and shrubs to identify pests early and manage issues before they escalate.
• Operate tractors, trucks, mowers, chainsaws, string trimmer, backhoe, loaders, forklift, and other assigned equipment.

Job description

Job Objective:

To assist in the maintenance of campus grounds to enhance the safety and beauty of campus grounds, gardens, walkways, roads, and athletic fields.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain parking areas, roadways, walkways, and campus grounds by repairing potholes and cracks, surfaces, mowing grass in summer, and performing snow and ice removal—including plowing and salting—during winter.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend, select, install, and maintain appropriate plant materials for various campus locations in order to enhance aesthetic appeal, minimize maintenance requirements, and create an inviting and welcoming environment.
• Plants trees, and shrubs, and is competent in the care and pruning required to maintain healthy plants.
• Regularly inspect plants, trees, and shrubs to identify potential pest issues—including insects, diseases, and weeds—early, before they become difficult to manage.
• Ability to proficiently operate tractors, trucks, mowers, chainsaws, string trimmer, backhoe, loaders, forklift, and any other equipment needed to perform duties assigned.
• Collects and removes litter and garbage on campus as needed.
• Keep interest current by attending trade shows, conferences, and visiting other campuses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The approved rate of pay for this position is $22 hourly.

Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.

Requirements

High school and college or technical training is preferred