Trades Helper - Grounds

Agupdate; Village of Garden City, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi University's Facilities Management department is seeking a Trades Helper - Grounds to maintain and operate grounds equipment, including tractors, mowers, trimmers and blowers. You will perform lawn care, tree and shrub trimming, snow removal, and litter removal while following instructions and safety protocols.

Requirements include one year of commercial grounds maintenance experience, outdoor work in all weather, and flexibility to work weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• One year experience in commercial grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate grounds equipment safely and effectively.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lawn care, weeding and applying plant food and seed.
• Tree and shrub trimming.
• Snow removal.
• Litter and garbage removal.

Skills

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Safety

Communication

Education

One year experience in commercial grounds maintenance

Tools

Ride-on mowers

Tractors

Backhoes

Trimmers

Blowers

Job description

Trades Helper - Grounds

Facilities Management

The applicant should have a working knowledge of, and ability to maintain and operate, grounds equipment including tractors, backhoes, mowers, trimmers, and blowers. The applicant must have good communication skills and be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

The Facilities Management Department's mission is to support Adelphi University's focus of being a modern, metropolitan University. Our goal is to provide support to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University. This mission is accomplished through the exceptional delivery of facilities services, in a timely and cost effective manner, while providing great customer service.

Facilities Management staff members strive to maintain an efficient, safe, clean, attractive, and inviting environment for all stakeholders associated with Adelphi University. Furthermore, we strive to support Adelphi's mission through the Momentum strategic plan to create a world class academic experience.

Salary Information

In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this union position is $69,965. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

Reports To

Executive Director of Facilities Engagement

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lawn care, weeding and applying plant food and seed.
• Tree and shrub trimming.
• Snow removal
• Litter and garbage removal.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Requires being outdoors for extended periods, in all weather conditions.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment including ride-on-mowers, tractors, backhoes, trimmers, and blowers.
• Experience in the safe use of grounds power equipment.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Physical requirements

• Requires standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• One year experience in commercial grounds maintenance.

Hours

Wednesday - Sunday, 6:30am - 3pm. After 6 months the hours will be Wednesday - Sunday, 8am - 4:30pm.