Grounds Worker

New York University • New York, NY

1d • $40

About The Position

Primarily responsible for maintaining the appearance, health, safety, and effectiveness of grounds, waste management, and recycling programs on NYU owned, leased, and licensed properties.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of work experience in grounds maintenance
• New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Pesticide Technician License Class 3(a), for Ornamentals and Turf
• Certified Citizen Pruner from Trees New York
• Good general knowledge of proper horticultural practices related to installation and maintenance of grounds including planting of herbaceous and woody plants, fertilization, pruning, and weed removal
• Good general knowledge of plants indigenous to the Northeast
• Good general knowledge of botanical nomenclature of native and commonly used exotic plant species
• Good weed identification and removal skills
• Good general knowledge of best practices in recycling, and NYU recycling policies in particular
• Good general knowledge of best practices in composting food and garden waste
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a truck and a snowplow
• Ability to safely operate power tools (e.g., mowers, tillers), to carry heavy loads, to dig a proper hole, and to work on ladders and scaffolds
• Good communication skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Nice To Haves

• A certificate or diploma from a horticultural institution and/or some college education
• NALP Certified Landscape Technician
• NOFA Certified in Organic Land Care
• A good understanding of sustainable landscaping practices as they relate to soil, vegetation, and hydrology

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the appearance, health, safety, and effectiveness of grounds
• Waste management
• Recycling programs on NYU owned, leased, and licensed properties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED