Special Services Groundsworker - Housing

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified maintenance and grounds duties involving the preparation of campus facilities and the maintenance of equipment and grounds in multipurpose areas of the University.
• Operates power equipment and drives University vehicles.
• Erects and disassembles bleachers, chairs, platforms, lecturer hall equipment, etc.; cleans and maintains buildings, pools and attendant equipment used for such special events as conferences, lectures, concerts, dances, parties, athletic events, etc.
• Performs such incidental duties as guarding exists, collecting tickets, ushering, etc., relative to special events, as required.
• May receive, store, and replenish supplies; pickup and deliver items such as division mail, furniture, linens, and other supplies; load and unload trucks; maintain inventory of supplies and obtain signatures for picked up and delivered items.
• Performs general maintenance of grounds, i.e., cuts grass and shrubs, maintains weeding and fertilizing of lawns and flower beds; performs snow removal operations as assigned.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment and makes minor adjustments; reports questionable conditions to supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required.

• One year experience in the landscaping industry with knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and two years driving experience; will be required to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.
• Must be able to read and speak English commensurate with job duties and be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Shift hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  6:30 AM-3:00 PM Monday‑Friday;
  Safe Driving Record.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options.
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./non‑discrimination‑statement