"Groundskeeper"

Job Summary:

The Marist University Physical Plant department is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform daily landscape maintenance for all grounds and exterior areas on campus including, but not limited to lawns, parking lots, trees, shrub and flower beds, irrigations systems, athletic fields, etc. This position performs duties as requested such as removal of docks, event set ups, emergency snow removal, daily trash removal, and equipment or furniture moves.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of four years of experience in grounds maintenance and snow removal.
• Verifiable skill or experience in the use of heavy equipment required, lawn mowing equipment, general knowledge of tools and their use related to landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to work overtime due to adverse weather conditions, heavy workloads, emergencies, and/or at the need of the supervisor and Marist.
• Must hold a New York state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended period of times
• Must be able to sit as required in equipment for extended period of times
• Must be able to reach and lift above your head
• Must be able to lift and carry 100lbs

Essential Functions:

• Install new lawns and landscape as assigned;
• Maintain all existing lawns, fields, flowerbeds, Hedges, trees, and shrubs;
• Apply pesticides and herbicides under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator;
• Responsible for garbage pick-up on campus;
• Informs supervisor of any repairs needed in assigned work areas immediately;
• Informs supervisor of any safety concerns on campus immediately;
• Informs supervisor of any repairs needed on vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Repairs and sweeps roadways, parking lots as needed and assigned;
• Responsible for snow removal on roadways, walkways, stairs, and entrances;
• Transports furniture and or equipment necessary for the operation of the college;
• Assist in set ups, staging, or special effects as needed;
• Responsible for maintenance of storm drains;
• Performs non-related work indoors when inclement weather outdoors prohibits "normal" outdoor assignments;
• Install and remove docks as needed;
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment;
• Maintains and cleans all hand tools;
• Maintains a safe work environment;
• Responsible for minor electrical and plumbing repairs to irrigation systems as assigned;
• Responsible for minor equipment repair and fluid level checks;
• Must be familiar with OSHA standards and related MSDS sheets;
• Must comply with all OSHA regulations and Marist College safety policies;
• Responsible to complete OSHA training annually as required;
• Must be computer literate with knowledge and ability to use email, navigate for training, work requests and time sheets as required and directed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with sustainable practices, sport field experience, proficient with reading, understanding, and writing correspondence with email applications.

About the Department/School:

The Grounds Department mission is to provide a world class living, learning, working, and environment on campus through developing a park like environment fostering the use of sidewalks, lawns, gardens, and open vistas. The department consists of 15 local 200 United SEIU employees and 1 Supervisor who collaborate as a team to deliver a beautiful campus.

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification: Local 200

Months per Year: 12

Work Schedule: Saturday - Wednesday 8:00AM - 4:45PM (Thursday and Friday Off)

Hours per Week: 40

Location: Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings: 1