Groundskeeper

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

12d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Marist University Physical Plant department is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform daily landscape maintenance for all grounds and exterior areas on campus including, but not limited to lawns, parking lots, trees, shrub and flower beds, irrigations systems, athletic fields, etc. This position performs duties as requested such as removal of docks, event set ups, emergency snow removal, daily trash removal, and equipment or furniture moves.

Requirements

Minimum of four years of experience in grounds maintenance and snow removal.
Verifiable skill or experience in the use of heavy equipment required, lawn mowing equipment, general knowledge of tools and their use related to landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Ability to work overtime due to adverse weather conditions, heavy workloads, emergencies, and/or at the need of the supervisor and Marist.
Must hold a New York state driver’s license.
Must be able to stand for extended period of times
Must be able to sit as required in equipment for extended period of times
Must be able to reach and lift above your head
Must be able to lift and carry 100lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience with sustainable practices
Sport field experience
Proficient with reading, understanding, and writing correspondence with email applications.

Responsibilities

Install new lawns and landscape as assigned
Maintain all existing lawns, fields, flowerbeds, Hedges, trees, and shrubs
Apply pesticides and herbicides under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator
Responsible for garbage pick-up on campus
Informs supervisor of any repairs needed in assigned work areas immediately
Informs supervisor of any safety concerns on campus immediately
Informs supervisor of any repairs needed on vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Repairs and sweeps roadways, parking lots as needed and assigned
Responsible for snow removal on roadways, walkways, stairs, and entrances
Transports furniture and or equipment necessary for the operation of the college
Assist in set ups, staging, or special effects as needed
Responsible for maintenance of storm drains
Performs non-related work indoors when inclement weather outdoors prohibits "normal" outdoor assignments
Install and remove docks as needed
Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all vehicles and equipment
Maintains and cleans all hand tools
Maintains a safe work environment
Responsible for minor electrical and plumbing repairs to irrigation systems as assigned
Responsible for minor equipment repair and fluid level checks
Must be familiar with OSHA standards and related MSDS sheets
Must comply with all OSHA regulations and Marist College safety policies
Responsible to complete OSHA training annually as required
Must be computer literate with knowledge and ability to use email, navigate for training, work requests and time sheets as required and directed