GROUNDSKEEPER AND LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ithaca College seeks a Groundskeeper to operate various grounds-keeping equipment, maintain greenery, and ensure campus cleanliness. The role requires a valid NYS driver's license and experience with grounds maintenance. The position is essential during emergencies and entails a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Healthcare including vision and dental

Generous Paid Time Off Policies

403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution

Educational Benefits

Career-Enhancing Trainings

Qualifications

• Two years or more of relevant experience preferred.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and climb a six-foot ladder.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks including lawn care and landscaping.
• Operate grounds-keeping equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain campus grounds, walkways, and parking lots.

Skills

Operating light equipment

Communication skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Edging tools

Snow blowers

Mini compactor

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.