Groundskeeper I

Dutchess Community College • Poughkeepsie, NY

415d • $39,875 - $39,875

About The Position

The Groundskeeper I position at Dutchess Community College involves routine manual work focused on the maintenance of grounds and equipment within the college's recreation program. The role is essential for ensuring the upkeep of outdoor spaces, including lawns, playing fields, and playgrounds, and is performed under general supervision. The position requires a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and may involve supervising part-time or temporary employees.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to perform routine manual work.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Manual dexterity.
• Dependability.
• Initiative.
• Good judgment.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Mows, rakes, and cuts grass.
• Cleans grounds of trash, debris, and similar material.
• Maintains lawns, grounds, playing fields, and playground equipment.
• Levels grades and removes stones.
• Removes snow from walkways and other areas.
• Spreads sand and salt.
• Assists in miscellaneous activities such as moving heavy objects.
• Assists in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns.
• Transplants seedlings, plants, and cares for trees and shrubs, including clipping and pruning.
• Performs general maintenance tasks in the preparation and care of baseball, football, and soccer fields, as well as fences, goals, stands, and other related equipment.
• Operates incinerator, removes garbage, and delivers garbage to landfill.
• Maintains equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Assists in maintenance of roads and driveways.
• Performs maintenance tasks on golf courses.
• May make minor repairs to buildings.
• Drives motor equipment as required for maintenance tasks.
• May perform minor tasks of a semi-skilled nature such as carpentry, welding, painting, plumbing, and minor electric maintenance.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a starting salary of $39,875.
• Permanent position at 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed