Groundskeeper 1

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Groundskeeper 1 for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations & Services, University Facilities and Capital Planning and/or designee, performs diversified maintenance, landscaping and grounds duties in the preparation of campus facility's multi-purpose area and the maintenance of grounds and equipment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Performs general maintenance of grounds to include, but not limited to, grass cutting, trimming, edging, trash removal, recycling, leaf removal, weeding, fertilizing, liming, pruning, mulching, deadheading, and watering. Plants flowers, shrubs and trees as required.
• Performs topsoil installations, rough and fine grading and the establishment of lawns from seed and sod on campus grounds.
• Operates walk-behind power equipment to include, but not limited to, tractors, lawn mowers and trimmers. As assigned, performs snow removal duties using snow shovels, show blowers, and snow vehicles/plows.
• Installs and maintains such items as street signs, poles, parking bumpers, trash containers, landscape ties, snow fences and other grounds related items.
• Erects and breaks down bleachers, chairs and platforms, lecture hall equipment and attendant equipment used for special events. May pick up and deliver furniture and other equipment.
• Operates university vehicles and equipment.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Must be able to read and speak English commensurate with job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. No special vision requirement.

Work Environment: Outdoor environment (in all elements) and an occasional indoor environment with moderate noise

Special Conditions

• Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am -4pm
• Clean Driving Record