Groundskeeper B

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform all required groundskeeping tasks as directed by supervisors or gardeners. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, raking, digging, planting, and assisting in facilities repairs as needed.

Responsibilities include operating small power tools, vacuums, blowers, and snow removal duties as required. The position requires a valid driver's license, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and physical fitness

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Physically fit for outdoor work in all weather.
• Ability to perform manual labor, lifting and climbing.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and some horticulture desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs groundskeeping tasks as directed, ensuring cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Uses hand tools and small power tools safely; assists gardener, driver and groundskeeper as needed.
• Snow removal duties including shoveling, sweeping, sanding, and applying de-icers; available seven days a week as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand tools knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Horticulture knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Building: MS General
• Salary Range: $24.46 - $30.58

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Performs as required by job order, supervisor or gardener's direction, all groundskeeping functions as specified.

Responsibilities

• Performs as required by job order, supervisor or gardener's direction, all groundskeeping functions as specified; responsible or cleanliness and litter pick-up of areas assigned; sweeps walks; steps; plazas; rakes lawns and shrubbery beds of leaves, clippings debris and litter dig holes for new plantings and facilities repairs; uses and maintains related hand tools as required.
• Operates small power tools, vacuums, blowers, edges, power brooms in a safe and efficient manner; assists gardener, driver and groundskeeper "A" in their duties; removes snow including shoveling, sweeping, sanding, chopping ice, apply de-icers as required or as assigned.
• Must be available for snow removal on a seven day per week, 24-hour day basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Maintain telephone contact for snow emergency notification.
• No experience necessary.
• A basic knowledge of hand tools use, a mechanical aptitude and some horticulture knowledge would be desirable.
• Candidate's must be physically fit to work outdoors in all weather.
• Must be able to perform manual labor, lighting and climbing assignments.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.