Grounds Worker (Multiple Positions)

Montclair State University•Montclair, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Head Grounds Worker, the Grounds Worker performs tasks that result in horticultural sound practices leading to first-rate care of the University's landscape.

Requirements

One year of experience in the performance of landscape maintenance work.
A valid NJ Driver's license.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.
Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in large-scale operation and maintenance of grounds, gardens, and/or sports fields.
New Jersey Commercial Pesticide Applicators License with certifications in categories 3A and 3B and ProFACT fertilizer license.

Responsibilities

Monitor campus grounds to determine needs for services such as but not limited to: fertilizing, insect and disease control, weeding, dead plant removal, watering, pruning, etc.
Police campus grounds and pick up litter and debris on an as needed basis.
Maintain lawns and softscapes to maintain a neat and horticultural appealing appearance. This includes the following services: mowing, trimming, edging and other activities.
Water new plant material and floral displays to help with establishment and survival.
Prune trees and shrubs according to University policy to maintain their health and aesthetic value as well as to maintain street, walkway, building, signage and lighting clearance.
Install and maintain seasonal plantings using annual flowers, perennial flowers, ornamental grasses, bulbs, etc.
Remove snow and ice via the use of truck/plow, ATV/plow, snow blower, shovel, etc. in order to maintain safe roadways, sidewalks, and stairways on the campus.
Report to supervisor the need for any services or any unsafe action and/or condition.
Place a premium upon safety rules and regulations pertaining to operation of tools, machinery, etc.
Maintain and prepare athletic fields and adjacent areas for practices and events, including but not limited to: dragging, vacuuming, lining, clean-up, etc.
Edge, cultivate, and mulch tree rings and shrub beds.
Remove leaves from lawns, walks, roads, parking lots, etc. on an as needed basis to maintain a clean and safe environment.
Inspect, clean, and perform preventive maintenance of equipment and tools used in the performance of tasks.
Prepare areas to be landscaped and install landscape material as required (examples include soil, seed, sod, mulch, shrubs, trees, pavers, decorative stone, etc.).
Build skill base by attending landscape training sessions as assigned.
Attend safety training as identified by the leadership of the Grounds department.
Acquire knowledge of and utilize technology as required to fulfill duties (examples include handheld devices, pagers, two-way radios, cellphones, etc.).
Respond to emergencies and close out assigned work order requests in a timely and professional manner.
Treat customers, coworkers, students and guests with respect.
Provide supervisor with a log that indicates activities completed on a particular day.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.