Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Monmouth University is seeking applications for open Groundskeeper positions in the Facilities Management department located on our Main Campus. Facilities Management is responsible for maintaining the University's buildings and grounds. Members of the Facilities Management Shops take pride in prompt, courteous, and professional service to the campus community. If you share our values for teamwork, integrity, inclusiveness, and respect, we welcome you to join our team!

As a Groundskeeper, the candidate would be expected to :

• Construct, maintain, install and replace plant materials and landscaping components in all University-owned properties on a daily basis using vehicles, lifts, ladders, scaffolding, forklifts, backhoes, tractors, pesticide sprayers, line stripers, measuring devices, power and hand tools.
• Recommend materials; prepares required materials lists for projects and daily maintenance.
• Regularly check and report safety programs; take corrective action wherever appropriate.
• Perform snow removal, sanding and salting operations as needed using vehicles, tractors, shovels, as well as power and hand spreaders.
• Interact with students, parents and other members of the University community in a positive, customer service-oriented style.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5629.

Note to Applicants : Please keep in mind that a job posted as "Open until filled" may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Working at Monmouth University perks :

To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page.

Department : Facilities Management

Tools and Equipment : Backhoe, Carts, Cleaning Tools and Machinery, Dollies, Forklift, Gardening Tools, Hand Tools, Ladders, Measuring Devices, Personal Protective Equipment, Power Tools, Tool Box, Torches, Trucks, Vehicles

Work Schedule : Monday Friday 6 : 00 am 2 : 00 pm. Schedule is subject to change based on University needs. Total Weeks Per Year : 52. Hours Per Week : 40 hours. Expected Salary : $26.17 per hour. Union : Teamsters Initiation fee and monthly dues required.

Job Posting Close Date : Open until filled