Groundskeeper I

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Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:

Jan 22, 2026

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Full-time Position ID:

196684

Share About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

The hours for this position are Monday -Friday from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. This is routine manual work involving the maintenance of grounds and equipment found in a recreation program or at an institution or facility. Work is performed under general supervision with assignments being outlined in detail and spot-checked by inspections. Although it is not a normal function of this position, supervision may be exercised over part-time and/or temporary employees.

Typical Work Activities:

Mows, rakes and cuts grass; Cleans grounds of trash, debris, and similar material; Maintains lawns, grounds, playing fields, and playground equipment; Levels grades and removes stones; Removes snow from walkways and other areas; Spreads sand and salt; Assists in miscellaneous: activities such as moving heavy objects; Assists in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns; Transplants seedlings, plants and cares for trees and shrubs; including clipping and pruning; Performs general maintenance tasks in the preparation and care of baseball, football and soccer fields; as well as: fences, goals, stands and other related equipment; Operates incinerator, removes garbage and delivers garbage to landfill; Maintains equipment used in grounds maintenance; Assists in maintenance of roads and driveways; Performs maintenance tasks on golf courses; May make minor repairs to buildings; Drives motor equipment as required for maintenance tasks; May perform minor tasks of a semi-skilled nature such as carpentry, welding, painting, plumbing, and minor electric maintenance; Does related work as required.

Requirements:

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities; willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; willingness to perform routine manual work; mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity; dependability; initiative; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

No minimum qualifications.

Special Requirement:

An appointing authority may require possession of a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment.

Additional Information:

The Groundskeeper I is a non-competitive Civil Service title, Grade 6, with the starting salary of $39,875. This is a permanent, full-time, position at 40 hours per week. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Classification:

CSEA Grade/Step:

Grade 6 Step 1 A full background screening with be conducted. DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

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if you need assistance applying through this website. Please fill out the Dutchess County General Application and submit a resume or visit the Office of Human Resources located in Bowne Hall, room 118 at the main campus location of 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie NY. Dutchess Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by