Seasonal Groundskeeping Technician

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking a general laborer to perform groundskeeping duties including mowing, digging holes, removing weeds, trimming, and material transport on trucks. The role supports event setups and campus maintenance across university properties.

The ideal candidate can work outdoors in extreme weather, is flexible with scheduling, and must hold a valid driver’s license to operate university vehicles in compliance with Safety Dept regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under extreme weather conditions.
• Must be flexible in scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Dig holes for shrubs and trees; rake dirt, grass, leaves and clean up litter from lawns and shrubs.
• Load trucks with dirt, leaves, rubbish, etc.
• Move furniture, office equipment; set up tables, chairs and scaffolds, etc. for events.
• Load materials and equipment on trucks for transport to work areas.
• Assist tradesmen by carrying material, operating jackhammer and digging holes.
• May work on road repair.

Skills

Reading & writing

Follow instructions

Overtime availability

Extreme weather endurance

Scheduling flexibility

Driver’s license

University vehicle driving

Safety dept regulations

Job description

Syracuse University is seeking a general laborer to perform groundskeeping duties including mowing, digging holes, removing weeds, trimming, and material transport on trucks. The role supports event setups and campus maintenance across university properties.

The ideal candidate can work outdoors in extreme weather, is flexible with scheduling, and must hold a valid driver’s license to operate university vehicles in compliance with Safety Dept regulations.