Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks including lawn-care, landscaping, and snow removal. Operate a variety of grounds-keeping equipment and vehicles and assist with minor maintenance to them. Operate mini compactors to perform collection of trash, recycling, and compost from campus facilities. This position is considered to be essential, and the incumbent will be required to work additional hours outside of their normal work schedule upon request.

Apply through the Ithaca College website at:

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Job Duties:

1. Plant, fertilize and water trees, shrubs, flowers and grass. Maintain plants by pruning, trimming and weeding using both hand and power tools. Edge shrub beds and trees and apply mulch as instructed.

2. Mow lawns using both walk behind and ride on mowers. Use string trimmers and backpack blowers to maintain grounds. Rake and remove leaves from lawns and beds as instructed.

3. Perform snow removal to include shoveling stairs and entryways, plowing roads and sidewalks and applying ice melt.

4. Operate mini compactors to collect trash, recycling and compost from campus facilities and transport it the local transfer facility.

5. Pick up litter and debris from campus grounds.

6. Assist with the maintenance of campus grounds, walkways, roads and parking lots as needed using a variety of light equipment and vehicles.

7. Assist in the servicing, maintenance, painting and minor repair of equipment.

8. Assist with the care of athletic fields and event setups as needed.

9. Report to work outside of normally scheduled hours when requested to perform tasks.

Qualifications:

High school diploma and a minimum of 2 years experience performing groundskeeping tasks and operating light grounds or construction equipment. Possession of a valid Driver’s License and adherence to the requirements set forth by the Office of Risk Management. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and also in large groups. Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as walk behind mowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, bed edgers and mini compactors. Ability to lift 60 pounds, climb a 6 foot ladder and work in adverse weather conditions.

Additional Benefit Information:

Over 40 days of paid time off in first year and opportunity for free or reduced tuition benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a valid driver's license?
• Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?

Ability to Relocate:

• Ithaca, NY 14850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person