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    Groundsperson I - Edison, United States - Middlesex College

    Middlesex College
    Middlesex College Edison, United States

    Found in: Talent US C2 - 5 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    SALARY: $52,310.00 Annually

    OPENING DATE: 1/31/2024

    CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

    UNIT: Teamsters

    DEPARTMENT: Facilities Maintenance

    REPORTS TO: Grounds Manager

    PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Inspects and reports the need for grounds work on the College campus.
  • Operates all equipment such as lawnmowers, snow blowers, weed eaters, snowplow, tractor, backhoe, truck, etc.
  • Reports equipment needing repairs and performs repairs mechanical maintenance on equipment, including periodic maintenance, diagnosis, and repair.
  • Collects trash and recyclable materials and polices the entire campus for trash and debris.
  • Prepares and applies pesticides and fertilizer.
  • Performs landscaping duties, including the installation, care, and maintenance of trees/shrubbery, plants, etc. such as pruning, trimming, removal, and planting; application of mulch and stone to plant beds; lawn maintenance and turf development duties including topdressing and seeding, areothatching of turf on lawn areas; maintenance and renovations of athletic fields; and fall leave removal duties.
  • Performs campus-wide snow and ice removal operations. Operates all related snow removal equipment and applies ice treatment materials to address unsafe areas for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
  • Provides for the maintenance of grounds fixtures (benches, hydrants, signs, fences, hardscapes, etc.), walkways, and roadways located on campus, including the power washing of building exteriors and infrastructure.
  • Performs line painting on campus roadways, crosswalks, parking lots, and athletic fields.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • NJ Pesticide License 3A; 3B, or successful completion of NJDEP basic pesticide training course certificate with the ability to obtain 3A & 3B within one (1) of hire date.
  • Three (3) years of experience in landscape work, grounds operations, and/or nursery experience
  • Ability to lift 80 lbs. and work in extreme weather conditions for the removal of snow/ice, storm damage and flood cleanup as well as extreme heat conditions
  • Valid Driver's License, with an ability to drive manual transmission
  • Full understanding of all grounds-related duties and can successfully perform all the principal responsibilities
  • Ability to operate all departmental equipment including a backhoe/loader

  • SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

    SCHEDULE: Tuesday – Saturday, 6:00am to 2:30pm

    RETIREMENT PLAN: Pension Eligible

    Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.


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