Equipment Operator Groundsperson (77555)

IONA UNIVERSITY•City of New Rochelle, NY

5d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website. Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Requirements

High school diploma
At least one year in a grounds related field
Operation of heavy equipment and campus vehicles, including grounds trucks, dump trucks, and Ventrac equipment
Ability to safely use power tools and landscaping equipment, including mowers, ladders, chainsaws, weed whackers, blowers, and hedge trimmers
Basic mechanical aptitude for minor vehicle and equipment maintenance

Responsibilities

Daily cleanup of all garbage from campus grounds
Mow lawns using walk-behind mowers, riding mowers, and Ventrac equipment
Rake leaves and perform seasonal debris removal
Shovel snow and assist with snow and ice control operations
Repair concrete and paved areas
Hedge shrubs and trim landscaping
Prune trees or remove trees when necessary
Install, maintain, and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems
Plant flowers and perform seasonal plantings
Install and maintain landscaping features
Dig trenches as required
Perform fertilizing and pest management activities
Safely operate campus vehicles, including grounds trucks and dump trucks
Use ladders, chainsaws, weed whackers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and other grounds equipment as required
Maintain a clean and organized shop and work areas
Perform minor vehicle and equipment repairs
Install and repair fencing
Perform storm drain maintenance
Assist with Christmas decorating and seasonal decorations
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs
Perform any other duties as requested