IUOE Groundskeeper

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

514 Intercampus Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100108 Support Operations-Fac & Svcs

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR IUOE 026 H

Compensation Range:

$19.20 - $24.48

Responsibilities:

Routinely performs a variety of groundskeeping duties including operations of powered equipment vehicles and tools. Assists in maintenance and upkeep of equipment and tools.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:

• None.

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• A variety of hand, power tools and motorized equipment and vehicles.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Plants, removes, aerates, fertilizes, mows and cares for lawns and athletic fields as required. Clips hedges and assists in the care of trees and shrubs with direction.
• Repairs walks, on-property roadways and parking areas. Applies sealers, tack coats and striping paint.
• Performs all necessary clean-up work including sweeping of walkways, parking lots, roadways, athletic fields, stadium and grounds, including removal of brush, leaves, trash and unplugging and cleaning drains as required.
• Sets snow fences, plows snow, shovels and salts sidewalks, parking lots, roadways, etc.
• Maintains athletic fields and facilities both inside and outside, including marking of playing fields and setting up of bleachers, goal posts etc.
• Keeps records and makes reports of daily work.
• Complies with safety regulations of the University and of local, state and federal agencies, as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and ensures that tools and equipment are kept in good working order.
• Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate fluently with supervision;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a valid New York State Class 5 motor vehicle operator’s license and physical ability and stamina suited to heavy and sustained manual labor and continuous exposure to local weather conditions

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.