Groundskeeper
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Rochester, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is responsible for maintaining, preparing, and caring for Rochester Community and Technical College grounds, athletic fields, lawns, landscaped areas, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, roads, and other exterior areas. The position performs routine groundskeeping and landscape maintenance, snow and ice removal, operation and maintenance of grounds equipment, and general exterior facility maintenance. The position helps ensure that College grounds and athletic facilities are safe, clean, functional, and attractive for students, employees, visitors, athletic participants, and the public.
Requirements
- Basic horticultural techniques and practices, including planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, seeding, sodding, and general lawn and garden care.
- Methods of lawn, landscape, and athletic field maintenance.
- Operation and routine maintenance of motorized groundskeeping equipment and hand tools.
- Basic construction and repair methods sufficient to construct or repair simple structures and grounds features.
- Methods and equipment used for snow and ice removal.
- Safe work practices related to groundskeeping, equipment operation, outdoor work, and use of tools and machinery.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, turf management, athletic field or sports facility maintenance, or institutional/commercial property maintenance.
- Experience operating riding mowers, tractors, loaders, snow removal equipment, utility vehicles, or similar equipment.
- Experience performing routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on groundskeeping equipment.
- Experience with irrigation systems and related grounds maintenance.
- Good human relations skills, work habits, and self-motivation.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining, preparing, and caring for Rochester Community and Technical College grounds, athletic fields, lawns, landscaped areas, sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, roads, and other exterior areas.
- Performing routine groundskeeping and landscape maintenance.
- Performing snow and ice removal.
- Operating and maintaining grounds equipment.
- Performing general exterior facility maintenance.
- Ensuring College grounds and athletic facilities are safe, clean, functional, and attractive for students, employees, visitors, athletic participants, and the public.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Robust Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Dedicated professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
