IUOE Groundskeeper Wk Ldr

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to perform a variety of groundskeeping duties and operate powered equipment at 271 East River Rd, Rochester, NY. This role involves lawn care, hedge work, and general upkeep across campus.

Responsibilities include maintaining fields, performing repairs, snow removal, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in accordance with university policies. Strong physical stamina and the ability to follow instructions are required.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must communicate fluently with supervision.
• Valid New York State Class 5 motor vehicle license required.
• Physical stamina for heavy manual labor and exposure to weather.

Responsibilities

• Routinely performs groundskeeping duties and operates powered equipment vehicles and tools.
• Assists in maintenance and upkeep of equipment and tools.
• Plants, mows, fertilizes, and cares for lawns and athletic fields as required.
• Repairs walks, roadways, and parking areas; applies sealers and striping paint.
• Sets up athletic facilities and maintains equipment and facilities.
• Keeps records and reports daily work activities.
• Complies with safety regulations and departmental policies.
• Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility.

Skills

NY State Class 5 license

Manual labor

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

271 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

100108 Support Operations-Fac & Svcs

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR IUOE 030 H

Compensation Range

$26.58 - $34.14

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Requires all around knowledge, experience and skill over and above that set forth in the job description for the basic job, or jobs, involved. Performs duties as set forth in the basic job description in addition to acting in the capacity of "instructor", "trouble shooter", "specialist", or similar categories. Usually is responsible to the Department Supervisor for the quantity and quality of the work of others in the group. An element of leadership is necessary for effective guidance of others, but not to the extent usually associated with the jobs of SUPERVISORY level. Hiring, disciplining, promoting and firing are not contemplated within the scope of this classification. He or she may participate and assist in performance ratings of other employees in the group.

POSITION SUMMARY: Routinely performs a variety of groundskeeping duties including operations of powered equipment vehicles and tools. Assists in maintenance and upkeep of equipment and tools.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED: None. MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED: A variety of hand, power tools and motorized equipment and vehicles.

TYPICAL DUTIES:1.Plants, removes, aerates, fertilizes, mows and cares for lawns and athletic fields as required. Clips hedges and assists in the care of trees and shrubs with direction. 2.Repairs walks, on-property roadways and parking areas. Applies sealers, tack coats and striping paint. 3.Performs all necessary clean up work including sweeping of walkways, parking lots, roadways, athletic fields, stadium and grounds, including removal of brush, leaves, trash and unplugging and cleaning drains as required. 4.Sets snow fences, plows snow, shovels and salts sidewalks, parking lots, roadways, etc. 5.Maintains athletic fields and facilities both inside and outside, including marking of playing fields and setting up of bleachers, goal posts etc. 6.Keeps records and makes reports of daily work. 7.Complies with safety regulations of the University and of local, state and federal agencies, as well as departmental policies and procedures. 8.Maintains cleanliness of work area and insures that tools and equipment are kept in good working order. 9.Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate fluently with supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a valid New York State Class 5 motor vehicle operators license and physical ability and stamina suited to heavy and sustained manual labor and continuous exposure to local weather conditions.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.