Temporary Grounds Worker

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual labor and independently operates light equipment for general landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction tasks, including turf maintenance, plant maintenance, litter control, snow removal, and other duties. Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, or facilities. Safely operates hand and self-propelled equipment and tools including string trimmers, walk behind mowers, blowers, snow blowers, rakes, and shovels to achieve required landscape standards. Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow emergencies. Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays) to meet seasonal work demand. Subject to working in weather related extremes of high and low temperatures, snow and rain for extended periods. May come into contact with sewage and dead animals. May be exposed to bees/stings and other environmental allergens. All employees are accountable for supporting the FCS values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have and maintain a valid US driver’s license.
Some working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the landscaping or labor trade.
Excellent interpersonal (oral and written) skills in order to interact with a wide range of people.
Self-motivated with ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
A strong customer service orientation while providing a helpful and friendly approach to serving the campus community.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Nice To Haves

Two seasons of demonstrated work experience with landscape maintenance, landscape construction, or related field.
Formal training in ornamental horticulture, agronomy, arboriculture, phytopathology, ornamental plant pests, and/or equipment operation helpful.

Responsibilities

Performs manual labor and independently operates light equipment for general landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction tasks, including turf maintenance, plant maintenance, litter control, snow removal, and other duties.
Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, or facilities.
Safely operates hand and self-propelled equipment and tools including string trimmers, walk behind mowers, blowers, snow blowers, rakes, and shovels to achieve required landscape standards.
Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow emergencies.
Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays) to meet seasonal work demand.
Subject to working in weather related extremes of high and low temperatures, snow and rain for extended periods.
May come into contact with sewage and dead animals.
May be exposed to bees/stings and other environmental allergens.
All employees are accountable for supporting the FCS values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
Every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.