Groundskeeper

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Posting Number CS00577 RIC Position Number 5550-10000-2045 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Posting Date 07/24/2025 Position Status Permanent - C End of Restricted or Limited Position Civil Service List No Closing Date 08/02/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

Upon hire, candidate may be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.

General Information to Applicants

Posting Details

Classification Information

Salary Grade 311CH Min Salary 21.86 Max Salary 22.77 Added Salary For this Position FLSA Non-Exempt Branch of Service classified Labor Code Council 94 Local 2878 AA/EEO/ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title Groundskeeper Department Name Landscaping and Grounds Full Time / Part Time full-time General Statement of Duties

To perform work of a semi-skilled nature in the care and maintenance of grounds to be utilized for various outdoor recreational activities; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received

Receives both general and/or specific work assignments and technical instructions from a superior; work is reviewed both in process and upon completion for results obtained and compliance with assignments and instructions.

Supervision Exercised

Lays out and reviews the work of a group of laborers when assigned to assist.

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

40 Hours/Week

Monday - Friday

7:00AM - 3:30PM

Position Overview

The Department of Facilities & Operations is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the physical aspects of the Rhode Island College multi-building campus including contractor administration.

Reports To Associate Director, F&O, Business Mgmt and Grounds Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

In accordance with technical instructions from a superior to perform work of a semi-skilled nature in the care and maintenance of grounds to be utilized for various outdoor recreational activities involving: the seeding, trimming, mowing, rolling, watering, spiking and raking of fairways, putting greens, baseball infields, gridirons, etc.; the mixing and application of various chemicals, chemical sprays, fertilizers and top dressings to tees, fairways and greens; the cutting and laying of sod and turf as well as the construction and repair of walks, lanes, parking places, sheds and benches necessary for the effective and safe operation of various outdoor recreational activities.

On occasion, to supervise the work of laborers when assigned to assist.

To inspect the grounds frequently to determine needed care, maintenance, construction and reconstruction work.

To keep the grounds free of all kinds of litter, debris or other objects or materials harmful to the operation of such grounds.

To inspect for and take the necessary steps to effect the control of insect pests and ground diseases.

During the off season, to engage in such activities as: snow removal, sanding of roads and pathways, sweeping, cleaning of equipment and machinery in preparation for various outdoor recreational activities.

To do related work as required.

Education

Completion of 10 school grades.

Experience

Employment as a greenskeeper at a golf course or is a groundskeeper with lawn or general landscaping experience.

Or Combination of Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Or Combination of Education and Experience Additional Required Qualifications

At the time of appointment, applicant must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

Knowledges Skills and Capacities

A working knowledge of the methods and techniques of groundskeeping; working knowledge of the methods and techniques of mixing and applying various chemicals, chemical sprays, fertilizer, top dressing and grass seed; the ability to operate and make minor repairs to various equipment and hand tools related to grounds maintenance; the ability to apply prescribed methods for the control of insect pests and common grass diseases; the ability to lay out and supervise the work of others when assigned to assist; and related capacities and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience working in the landscaping or snow removal industry.

Possession of a pesticide applicators license and/or a hoisting engineers license.

Number of Employees Supervised 0