Temporary Grounds & Maintenance Tech (Onsite)

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a Temporary Grounds/Maintenance Worker to perform manual labor and operate landscape equipment for turf and plant maintenance, litter control, and related duties on campus in Ithaca, NY. The role is temporary and may involve shift changes, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The starting pay is $24 per hour, with a focus on safety and teamwork. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
• Some working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the landscaping or labor trade.
• Excellent interpersonal (oral and written) skills in order to interact with a wide range of people.
• Self-motivated with ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• A strong customer service orientation while providing a helpful and friendly approach to serving the campus community.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor and operates light equipment for landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction tasks.
• Reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, or facilities.
• Safely operates hand and self-propelled equipment and tools to meet landscape standards.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two seasons of landscape maintenance experience

Formal training in ornamental horticulture/arboriculture

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork and self-motivation

Customer service orientation

Tools

Valid US driver’s license

Job description

Cornell University is seeking a Temporary Grounds/Maintenance Worker to perform manual labor and operate landscape equipment for turf and plant maintenance, litter control, and related duties on campus in Ithaca, NY. The role is temporary and may involve shift changes, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The starting pay is $24 per hour, with a focus on safety and teamwork. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid US driver’s license.