Groundskeeper

Schedule : Tuesday-Saturday, 7am - 3 : 30pm SUMMARY Maintains grounds of college property and support events by performing the following duties : ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned within classification. Comply with health and safety directives, including the use and / or wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Cuts lawns. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs. Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides. Cleans grounds including pavement, parking lots, building entranceways / exits, and sports fields. Remove litter, debris, and refuse. Removes snow from walks, driveways, entrances, fire hydrants, etc. Spreads ice-melt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup. Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Water lawn, shrubs and flower beds. Assists other trades in the maintenance of fences, gates, walls, and walks. Clean out drainage ditches, culverts, window wells, and exterior stairwells. Operate a wide variety of hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles. Move furniture, staging, and other materials; set up items as assigned. Submits work status, time, and material reports. Maintain an interest in learning new ideas. Speak and listen effectively and respectfully with supervisors, customers, and employees. Maintain an appropriate professional image and attire. Establish and maintain a high level of customer service. Clean interior and exterior of equipment. Perform comprehensive inspections of equipment before use. Report any malfunctions to the supervisor. When assigned duties of refuse-recycling driver : Operate fixed and mobile refuse and recycling hauling and compacting equipment. Clean and remove loose trash from collection points and surrounding areas. Collect and deliver all necessary recyclable materials to disposal locations. Keep equipment clean; maintain operating logs; check and maintain fluid levels and tire pressure. Prepares trash pick up logs, equipment maintenance records, work requests for needed services and reports mechanical defects to Supervisor Prepare trash pick-up logs, equipment maintenance records, and work requests for needed services. Provide coordination and feedback for campus recycling programs to supervisor. Maintain an interest in learning new ideas. Establish and maintain a high level of customer service. When assigned duties of Pesticide applicator : Apply pesticides as directed by the immediate supervisor. Follow all necessary regulations for applications as required by Skidmore College and all governing agencies, including completion of all required documentation. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and / or Experience : High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees. Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to utilize or learn basic computer functions. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : Valid Driver's License PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift and / or move up to 80 pounds with appropriate equipment and assistance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. Occasionally exposed to wet / humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level is usually moderate. May be required to attend employer-sponsored classes or seminars to improve skills. Must understand proper use of chemicals and be familiar with Safety Data Sheets (SDS). May be required to work overtime or weekends with minimal notice. The College reserves the right to reassign all personnel as necessary in the event of an absence or emergency. Hourly Rate : $19.77 per hour per the contract. Required documents needed to apply : On-line application Cover Letter Resume List of Three References EEO STATEMENT Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result. CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.