Campus Operations - Grounds - Groundskeeper

TITLE: Groundskeeper DEPARTMENT: Campus Operations - Grounds EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Working Grounds Foreman JOB PURPOSE: To enhance and maintain the College's grounds to provide a positive impression to existing and prospective students, employees, and visitors. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions: Perform daily maintenance of landscape areas throughout the College campus and related locations Operate tractors, lawn mowers, and trucks with standard transmission Mow, line trim, and maintain all Wagner properties and athletic fields Trim shrubs, bushes, and trees on Wagner properties and athletic fields Collect garbage throughout Wagner properties and athletic fields Paint lines, letters, and numbers on athletic fields as required Apply fertilizer and chemicals to Wagner properties and athletic fields Participate in rotating field maintenance schedules based on athletic events and games Report to work during snow events as required for on-call assignments Shovel and plow snow on all Wagner properties Apply ice melting chemicals to streets, paths, and staircases during snow and ice conditions Non-Essential Functions: Assist with installation and repair of turf irrigation systems on Wagner properties and athletic fields Dig trenches, plant, grade, and landscape Wagner properties and athletic fields as required Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A QUALIFICATIONS Work Experience: 5-7 years of experience in landscaping and landscape maintenance Ability to drive standard transmission vehicles, including tractors and trucks Mechanical skills working with lawn mowers, line trimmers, chain saws, and gas trimmers Experience in gardening required Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education Certifications: N/A Licenses: Valid driver's license required Desired Work Traits: Ability to respond to hazardous weather conditions including snow, ice, freezing rain, or falling trees Availability to work overtime as needed, including during College events such as Open House, Homecoming, Commencement, and athletic events Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions Computer Skills: N/A Communication/Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with various campus constituencies SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Position is included in the Local 30, I.U.O.E AFL-CIO bargaining unit and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Local 30 and Wagner College Must supply two (2) letters of recommendation Ability to work overtime when necessary Position requires working in an outdoor environment See attached physical assessment form Nothing in this job description restricts Management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.