Groundskeeper

School Of Social Work At Monmouth University; Union (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Monmouth University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain its landscaping and grounds. The role requires five years of experience in grounds keeping and a New Jersey Pesticide Applicator's License. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a full-time schedule on-site.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits

Tuition Remission upon hire

Qualifications

• Five years of grounds keeping experience required.
• New Jersey 3A/3B Certified Pesticide Applicator's License required or must obtain within six months.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to perform small repairs.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, install and replace plant materials and landscaping components in University-owned properties.
• Interact positively with students and staff, providing customer service.
• Perform snow removal and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Formal education in turf management, landscape contracting, horticulture

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm

Schedule is subject to change based on University needs.

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S865P

Job Position Title

Department

Department Facilities Management

Immediate Supervisor Title Executive Director for Campus Planning and Facilities Management

FLSA

FLSA Non-exempt

Grade

Grade None

Union

Union Teamsters

Status

Status Full-time

Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week

Total Number of Authorized Work Hours per Week 40

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year

Total Number of Authorized Work Weeks per Year 52

Advertised Rate of Pay

Advertised Rate of Pay $25.41 per hour

Position Summary

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Groundskeeper (four positions) in the Facilities Management department.

The candidate would be expected to: construct, maintain, install and replace plant materials and landscaping components in all University-owned properties on a daily basis using vehicles, lifts, ladders, scaffolding, forklifts, backhoes, tractors, pesticide sprayers, line stripers, measuring devices, power and hand tools; recommends materials; prepares required materials lists for projects and daily maintenance; regularly checks and reports safety programs; takes corrective action wherever appropriate.

Working at Monmouth University perks – MU offers:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (8% employer contribution)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission upon hire and many more

A full list of job duties is available at http://jobs.monmouth.edu.

This is an on-campus, in-person, non-remote position.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Shift is Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm

Schedule is subject to change based on University needs.

Required Skills or Software

Required Years of Experience

Required Years of Experience 5

Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications

Other Requirements

• Five years of grounds keeping experience. Possess and maintain a New Jersey 3A/3B Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License (Core, 3A and 3B) or obtain within six months of date of hire.
• Must be able to maintain pesticide records. Working knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to perform small repairs (head replacements, broken pipes).. Must have experience in laying out landscape beds and annual bedding material including basic plant identification skills.
• Must have excellent attendance and work record. Must have a high degree of attention for detail and care to prevent injury to self and others. Must perform all work in strict accordance with accepted trade practices, code requirements and all safety and good housekeeping requirements. Attention to detail necessary.
• Must use all required safety and personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection). Be able to read, write and understand oral and written instructions in English, including MSDS directions, chemical product labels, equipment manuals, work orders and be able to carry out work orders as required.
• A valid driver’s license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years. University Policy found here: Monmouth University Vehicle Use Policy .
• Be able to drive vehicles equipped with standard transmissions. Be willing and able to work overtime as needed and to respond to emergency calls after working hours.
• Be able to lift and move heavy objects regularly. Be able to climb ladders and work at heights and in confined spaces. Be able to calculate mathematically.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal education in turf management, landscape contracting, horticulture or a similar field.

Experience in the maintenance of grounds at a golf course, college or corporate campus and/or athletic field complex.

Experience in snow removal operations.

Posting Date

Posting Date 03/24/2025

Closing Date

Job Duties

Job Duties

Duty

Assists in regularly maintaining the inventory of all equipment, materials and parts required to operate the Grounds department.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Constructs, maintains, installs and replaces plant materials and landscaping components in all University-owned properties on a daily basis using vehicles, lifts, ladders, scaffolding, forklifts, backhoes, tractors, pesticide sprayers, line stripers, measuring devices, power and hand tools.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Interacts with students, parents and other members of the University community in a positive, customer service-oriented style.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Keeps Grounds Supervisor informed about progress and problems on a daily basis or as needed.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Measures, layout and paint lines and designs on athletic fields, parking lots and roadways.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Executive Director.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Performs snow removal, sanding and salting operations as needed using vehicles, tractors, shovels, as well as power and hand spreaders.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Recommends materials; prepares required material lists for projects and daily maintenance.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Regularly checks and reports safety problems. Takes corrective action whenever appropriate.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Responds to unscheduled and emergency service requests.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Works from blueprints and sketches.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Regular

Duty

Assists Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Telecommunications staffs with excavation and maintenance of various underground utilities and building components using backhoes, power and hand tools.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Occasional

Duty

Assists Service Response Team in delivery and set-up of components needed for special events, lining and striping of roadways and parking lots, and installation of University signage.

Regular or Occasional

Regular or Occasional Occasional

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have five years of grounds keeping experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a New Jersey 3A/3B Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License (Core, 3A and 3B) or can you obtain within six months of date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver’s license in your state of residence and no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to drive vehicles equipped with standard transmissions?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to maintain pesticide records; have working knowledge of irrigation systems and ability to perform small repairs (head replacements, broken pipes); and have experience in laying out landscape beds and annual bedding material, including basic plant identification skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have excellent attendance and work record?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have attention to details and a high degree of attention and care to prevent injury to self and others; and are you able to perform all work in strict accordance with code requirements, accepted trade practices and all safety and good housekeeping requirements?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to use all required safety equipment and personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions in English including MSDS directions, chemical product labels, word orders and be able to carry out work orders as required?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to calculate mathematically?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to lift and move heavy objects regularly; climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to respond to emergency calls after working hours and willing and available to work overtime as needed?
  • Yes
  • No
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