Groundskeeper B

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 2pm - 10:30pm & Saturday, Sunday 2pm - 10:30pm
• Building:
• Salary Range: $23.86 - $29.82

Position Summary

Performs as required by job order, supervisor or gardener's direction, all grounds keeping functions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleanliness and litter pick-up of areas assigned;
• Sweeps walks; steps; plazas;
• Rakes lawns and shrubbery beds of leaves,
• Clippings debris and litter dig holes for new plantings and facilities repairs;
• Uses and maintains related hand tools as required.
• Operates small power tools, vacuums, blowers, edges, power brooms in a safe and efficient manner;
• Assists gardener, driver and groundskeeper "A" in their duties;
• Removes snow including shoveling, sweeping, sanding, chopping ice, apply de-icers as required or as assigned.
• Must be available for snow removal on a seven day per week, 24-hour day basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintain telephone contact for snow emergency notification.
• No experience necessary. A basic knowledge of hand tools use, a mechanical aptitude and some horticulture knowledge would be desirable.
• Valid NYS drivers license required
• Candidate's must be physically fit to work outdoors in all weather.
• Must be able to perform manual labor, lighting and climbing assignments.
• Must be available for snow removal on a seven day per week, 24-hour day basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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