Groundskeeper

Skidmore • Saratoga Springs, NY

22h • $20

About The Position

Seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to join our facilities
team. This position involves maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of
campus through general and specialized tasks such as cutting lawns, pruning
shrubs and trees, cleaning grounds, removing litter, debris, and refuse and
removing snow. Additional duties may include assisting other trades in the
maintenance of fences, gates, walls and walks and moving furniture, staging, and
other materials, including the setup of items. Special assignments may include
refuse-recycling driver or pesticide applicator responsibilities. Must be
comfortable operating a wide variety of hand tools, power equipment and
vehicles, and following safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic math and reading comprehension
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. with assistance
• Valid driver's license required
• Willingness to attend training and work weekends/overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Cutting lawns
• Pruning shrubs and trees
• Cleaning grounds
• Removing litter, debris, and refuse
• Removing snow
• Assisting other trades in the maintenance of fences, gates, walls and walks
• Moving furniture, staging, and other materials, including the setup of items
• Refuse-recycling driver responsibilities
• Pesticide applicator responsibilities
• Operating a wide variety of hand tools, power equipment and vehicles
• Following safety protocols

Benefits

• Health insurance plans
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• A retirement savings plan
• Tuition benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid medical leave
• Paid training
• Free CDTA bus pass
• Campus dining discounts
• Free parking
• Free athletic center access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees