GROUNDSKEEPER AND LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Core Trading Consultants; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Groundskeeper and Light Equipment Operator at a leading company in Ithaca, NY. This full-time role involves operating a variety of grounds-keeping equipment and performing essential maintenance tasks, including landscaping and waste management. We offer competitive benefits and a chance to be an integral part of a diverse academic community.

Benefits

Healthcare including vision and dental

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

Educational Benefits

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a mini compactor.
• Lift 60 pounds and climb a six-foot ladder.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, shrubs, and grass.
• Operate light equipment and clean campus grounds.
• Assist in maintenance of athletic fields and grounds.

Skills

Operating grounds-keeping equipment

Landscaping

Communication

Education

Valid NYS driver's license

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Edging tools

Snow blowers

Job description

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Job Summary:

Operate a variety of grounds-keeping equipment and vehicles; assist in repair and maintenance of equipment; perform routine grounds maintenance tasks including lawn care, landscaping, and repair of walkways and parking lots. Operate mini compactors and process solid waste, campus recycling material and compost; transport waste and materials to local transfer stations and compost centers. This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work and periodically serve as part of the grounds on-call rotation during the winter and spring months.

Ithaca, NY, United States

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Operate a variety of grounds-keeping equipment and vehicles; assist in repair and maintenance of equipment; perform routine grounds maintenance tasks including lawn care, landscaping, and repair of walkways and parking lots. Operate mini compactors and process solid waste, campus recycling material and compost; transport waste and materials to local transfer stations and compost centers. This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work and periodically serve as part of the grounds on-call rotation during the winter and spring months.

Job Duties

• Plant, cultivate, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, shrubs and grass; maintain greenery to include trimming and edging around walks, flowerbeds, and walls using clippers and edging tools. Assist with greenhouse operations; distribute flowers and create floral patterns.
• Cut lawns using large power mower; operate equipment and light vehicles. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth. Rake and remove leaves; clean drainage ditches and culverts and haul debris to dumping area; assist in removing trees.
• Pick up trash and debris from campus grounds, streets and walks; sweep and clean streets; remove snow and ice from streets and walks as required.
• Operate mini compactor used in the processing of solid waste, campus recycling material, and compost; transport solid waste to the local dump site, recycling to the local transfer site, and deliver compost to the local composting center.
• Water lawns and shrubs using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system; assist with spraying weed control products that do not have require special licensing, as directed.
• Participate in the servicing, maintenance, painting and minor repair of equipment.
• Transport summer equipment/machinery to and from storage areas. Participate in hardscape projects and use field mowers, as directed.
• Assist in the maintenance of campus grounds, walkways, roads and parking lots as needed using a variety of light equipment and vehicles including large mowers, forklifts, high lifts, and snow removal equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and set up of athletic fields, as directed.
  
  

Qualifications

Experience operating light grounds, landscaping, and/or construction equipment; possession of a valid NYS driver's license with continued adherence to the standards set forth by the Office of Risk Management; demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; experience operating various grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edging tools and snow blowers; ability to operated a minim compactor, lift 60 pounds, and climb a six-foot ladder; good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment are required. Two years or more of relevant experience, preferred.

This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate

$18.00

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employees with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution
• EAP
• Flexible Work Plans
• Educational Benefits
• Career-Enhancing Trainings
• For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness
  
  

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

The position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.

About Us

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu

Job Info

• Job Identification 3087
• Job Category Facilities and Maintenance
• Posting Date 06/03/2025, 06:48 PM
• Degree Level No Formal Education
• Job Schedule Full-time
• Locations 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, US
  
  

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