GROUNDSKEEPER AND LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including vision and dental

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

Flexible Work Plans

Educational Benefits

Career-Enhancing Trainings

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Groundskeeper to maintain the greenery and assist in landscaping at Ithaca College. Responsibilities include planting, maintaining, and cleaning grounds, along with operating necessary equipment.

The role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and offers a compensation of $19.00 per hour, alongside benefits like healthcare, generous PTO, and retirement plans. Join a community committed to diversity!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating mowing, landscaping, and/or snow and ice removal.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to climb a six-foot ladder.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, shrubs and grass.
• Operate equipment for mowing, trimming, and snow removal.
• Maintain campus grounds and assist with special events.

Skills

Experience operating mowing and landscaping equipment

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Edging tools

Snow blowers

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 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 required special licensing, as directed.
• Participate in the servicing, maintenance, painting and minor repair of equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance of campus grounds, walkways, roads and parking lots as needed using a variety of light equipment and vehicles.
• Assist in maintaining athletic fields and wooded areas, as directed.
• Participate in the setting up and taking down of equipment and materials such as tents, chairs and stages for special events as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience operating mowing, landscaping, and/or snow and ice removal; possession of a valid driver’s license while meeting the requirements of the Ithaca College Office of Risk Management: demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; experience operating various equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edging tools and snow blowers; 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. Successful completion of background check.

Compensation

$19.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Benefits

• 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

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

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.