Groundskeeper

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Fitness center access

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform skilled and unskilled tasks across the campus grounds and interior planting support. You will maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, fences, and pathways, including snow removal and seasonal planting, while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires a valid driver's license, at least one year of grounds experience, and the ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year grounds experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping operations and equipment.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with supervisor, coworkers and students.
• Must be neat in appearance.
• Must be able to lift and carry 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lawn care including seeding, mowing, fertilizing, and weed control.
• Yard waste removal and maintenance of trees, shrubs, flowers.
• Leaf removal, fences, walkways, and site drainage upkeep.
• Snow removal and de-icing during winter conditions.
• General site maintenance of exterior facilities and equipment.

Skills

Groundskeeping knowledge

Lifting 80 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grounds equipment

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensiveCatholic University located in the scenic coastal community ofNewport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academicsuccess and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students fromacross the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION:

Work in all areas of the Grounds Department according tocapabilities, and needs of the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties involve performing various skilled and non-skilledtasks in the general, preventive, emergency, and predictive maintenance of grounds and interior planting as well as equipmentand machinery associated with these operations. Perform setup and distribution tasks, as required.

• lawn care (seeding, springing and sodding, mowing, fertilizing,spreading lime, mulching, thatching, weed control, watering,trimming, edging)
• yard waste
• maintenance of trees and shrubs (protection from equipment,people and weather, watering, trimming, fertilizing, cultivation,mulching, pruning, grading, repairs, planting, replacing)
• flowers (planting, removal, water filtration, development ofbeds, weeding)
• leaf removal, brush removal, walkways and parking areas(repairs, sweeping, weeding, sealing, markers)
• permanent and temporary fences, retaining walls, exteriorstairs, curbs, traffic islands, site drainage, playgrounds, sitefurnishings, bike racks, water control, site irrigation
• snow removal, de-icing, tracks, courts, athletic playingsurfaces, such as but not limited to soccer, football and baseballfacilities, bleachers site lighting, flagpoles, courtyards,interior plants and planting areas
• soil management in regards to proper fertilization andmaintaining appropriate ground cover, trash and litter control,graphics, bird and pest control and other work associated withlandscaping and groundskeeping operations.
• Remove trash and recycling across campus.

This position is classified as an "essential position". Employeeswho occupy an essential position ("essential personnel"), may berequired to be on campus during emergencies, when work and/orclasses have been cancelled. Exceptions may apply and will bedetermined by the department/office supervisor on a case-by-casebasis.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with other Grounds department team members in aprofessional, supportive and courteous manner in carrying outresponsibilities of this position.
• Work and prepare work using acceptable/standard methods tools,equipment and practices related to facilities and groundsactivities.
• May be required to perform duties such as custodial ormaintenance during emergency, or critical situations as may bedirected by the AVP of Facilities Management.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have a home telephone service that allows Management orSecurity the ability to contact you.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is subject to outside work and extreme cold and hottemperatures may be encountered in this position. The potentialexists where noise, vibration, hazards and atmospheric conditionsmight also be encountered. Use of protective equipment is required.The employee must be especially aware of any impact on safety andsecurity.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year grounds experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping operations andequipment.
• Ability to work overtime, when required.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationshipswith supervisor, fellow coworkers and students.
• Must be neat in appearance.
• Must be able to lift and carry 80 pounds.

Preferred :

• 1+ years of grounds experience.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):

• health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of themonth following date of hire
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employercontributions as well as access to advising services
• long-term disability coverage
• employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees andqualified dependents
• robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus FitnessCenter

Other available benefits include:

• supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
• supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available forqualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
• discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
• student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
• employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate
• flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
• health savings accounts
• 529 collegebound saver program
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits.

Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging valuesthrough diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcomingculture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the widercommunity. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace.No matter the path traveled to get here, the Universityacknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Reginabelongs to all in its community.