"Groundsworker"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Groundsworker for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under direct supervision, performs diversified maintenance, landscaping and grounds duties in the preparation of campus facilities multi-purpose area and the maintenance of grounds and equipment.

Key Duties:

• 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.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience:

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

City:

Piscataway

State:

NJ

Equipment Utilized:

Operates University vehicles and equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Special Conditions:

Shift hours/Schedule: M-F 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

Clean Driving Record