Groundskeeper

• Recruitment/Posting
  
  Title:
  
  Groundskeeper 1
• Job Category:
  Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance
• Department:
  Facilities Grounds Newark
• 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.
• FLSA:
  Nonexempt
• Grade: 147
• Position Status:
  Full Time
• Working Hours:
  
  40
• Standard
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00
• Union
  
  Description:
  
  Teamsters 97
• Payroll Designation:
  People Soft
• Terms of Appointment:
  Staff - 12 month
• Position Pension Eligibility: PERS

• Minimum Salary: 22.610
• Mid Range Salary: 23.110
• Maximum Salary: 23.800

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

• 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

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Groundskeeper 1 for the e Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations & Services, University Facilities and Capital Planning and/or designee, performs diversified maintenance, landscaping and grounds duties in the preparation of campus facility's multi-purpose area and the maintenance of grounds and equipment.

• 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.
• Operates walk-behind 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.
• 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.
• Operates university vehicles and equipment.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Must be able to read and speak English commensurate with job duties.

• A valid driver's license, two years driving experience and successful completion of Rutgers Defensive Drive Course.

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

Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. No special vision requirement.

Work Environment: Outdoor environment (in all elements) and an occasional indoor environment with moderate noise.

• Shift/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday 7am
  -4pm
• Clean Driving Record

• Posting Number: 26ST0264
• Posting Open Date: 02/11/2026
• Regional Campus:
  Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus:
  Newark (RBHS)
• City:
  Newark
• State: NJ

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all…