TEMPORARY GROUNDSKEEPER AND LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

21h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Operate a variety of grounds-keeping equipment and vehicles; assist in repair and maintenance of equipment; perform routine grounds maintenance tasks including lawn care, landscaping, and repair of walkways and parking lots. This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.

Requirements

High school diploma and a minimum of 1 year of experience operating light grounds and construction equipment
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience operating various grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edging tools and snow blowers
Lift 60 pounds, and climb a six-foot ladder
Good interpersonal and communication skills and successfully complete background check

Responsibilities

Plant, cultivate, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, shrubs and grass; maintain greenery to include trimming and edging around walks, flowerbeds, and walls using clippers and edging tools. Assist with Greenhouse operations; distribute flowers and create floral patterns.
Cut lawns using large power mower; operate equipment and light vehicles. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth. Rake and remove leaves; clean drainage ditches and culverts and haul debris to dumping area; assist in removing trees.
Pick up trash and debris from campus grounds, streets and walks; sweep and clean streets; remove snow and ice from streets and walks as required.
Water lawns and shrubs using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system; assist with spraying weed control products that do not have require special licensing, as directed.
Participate in the servicing, maintenance, painting and minor repair of equipment.
Transport summer equipment/machinery to and from storage areas. Participate in hardscape projects and use field mowers, as directed.
Assist in the maintenance of campus grounds, walkways, roads and parking lots as needed using a variety of light equipment and vehicles including large mowers and snow removal equipment.
Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College.
Assist the Athletic Field Specialist in laying out athletic fields as directed.
Participate in the setting up and taking down of equipment and materials such as tents, chairs and stages for special events as assigned.