Groundsworker - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

Rutgers University

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New Brunswick, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Position Details:

Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Groundsworker
Job Category
AFSCME Local 888
Department
IPO-Facilities Grounds-NB
Overview
The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Groundsworker for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under direct supervision, performs diversified maintenance, landscaping and grounds duties in the preparation of campus facilities multipurpose area and the maintenance of grounds and equipment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Performs general maintenance of grounds to include, but not limited to, grass cutting, trimming, edging, trash removal, recycling, leaf removal, weeding, fertilizing, liming, pruning, mulching, deadheading, and watering. Plants flowers, shrubs and trees as required.
Performs topsoil installations, rough and fine grading and the establishment of lawns from seed and sod on campus grounds.
Installs and maintains such items as street signs, poles, parking bumpers, trash containers, landscape ties, snow fences and other grounds related items.
Erects and breaks down bleachers, chairs and platforms, lecture hall equipment and attendant equipment used for special events.
May pick up and deliver furniture and other equipment.

Position Status

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

AFSCME

Seniority Unit

PERS

Certifications/Licenses

Valid driver's license, two years driving experience and successful completion of the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
May be required to obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

One year experience in landscaping industry with knowledge of tools, methods, materials using in grounds maintenance desired.

Equipment Utilized

Operates walkbehind power equipment to include, but not limited to, tractors, lawn mowers and trimmers. As assigned, performs snow removal duties using snow shovels, show blowers, and snow vehicles/plows.
Operates university vehicles and equipment.
Performs related duties as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment