Temporary Groundskeeper And Light Equipment Operator
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Job Location:
Ithaca, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Operate a variety of grounds-keeping equipment and vehicles; assist in repair and maintenance of equipment; perform routine grounds maintenance tasks including lawn care landscaping and repair of walkways and parking lots. This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.
- Plant cultivate fertilize and water trees flowers shrubs and grass; maintain greenery to include trimming and edging around walks flowerbeds and walls using clippers and edging tools. Assist with Greenhouse operations; distribute flowers and create floral patterns.
- Cut lawns using large power mower; operate equipment and light vehicles. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth. Rake and remove leaves; clean drainage ditches and culverts and haul debris to dumping area; assist in removing trees.
- Pick up trash and debris from campus grounds streets and walks; sweep and clean streets; remove snow and ice from streets and walks as required.
- Water lawns and shrubs using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system; assist with spraying weed control products that do not have require special licensing as directed.
- Participate in the servicing maintenance painting and minor repair of equipment.
- Transport summer equipment/machinery to and from storage areas. Participate in hardscape projects and use field mowers as directed.
- Assist in the maintenance of campus grounds walkways roads and parking lots as needed using a variety of light equipment and vehicles including large mowers and snow removal equipment.
- Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive diverse and respectful College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff faculty students and visitors to the College.
- Assist the Athletic Field Specialist in laying out athletic fields as directed.
- Participate in the setting up and taking down of equipment and materials such as tents chairs and stages for special events as assigned.
High school diploma and a minimum of 1 year of experience operating light grounds and construction equipment; demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; experience operating various grounds keeping equipment such as mowers trimmers edging tools and snow blowers; lift 60 pounds and climb a six-foot ladder; good interpersonal and communication skills and successfully complete background check.
This position is 40 hours per week six months per year.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume cover letter and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at or
Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.
Hiring Rate:
$19.00 per hour
In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources Ithaca College will consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices conduct criminal background investigations per College position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
About Company
Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering ... View more
