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Skidmore College
Groundskeeper
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$42,403 / year median in New York
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to join our facilities team. This position involves maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of campus through general and specialized tasks such as cutting lawns, pruning shrubs and trees, cleaning grounds, removing litter, debris, and refuse and removing snow. Additional duties may include assisting other trades in the maintenance of fences, gates, walls and walks and moving furniture, staging, and other materials, including the setup of items. Special assignments may include refuse-recycling driver or pesticide applicator responsibilities. Must be comfortable operating a wide variety of hand tools, power equipment and vehicles, and following safety protocols.
Benefits:
Skidmore College offers employees generous benefits including health insurance plans, paid time off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan, tuition benefits for employees and their dependents, paid medical leave, paid training, free CDTA bus pass, campus dining discounts, free parking, free athletic center access, and more!Requirements:
High school diploma or GED Basic math and reading comprehension Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. with assistance Valid driver's license required Willingness to attend training and work weekends/overtime as neededPay:
$20.72/hour per union contract; additional pay depending on assigned shiftHours:
40 hours per week, Monday- Friday 7am
- 3:30pm; December 1
- March 31 hours are 3pm
- 11:30pm For questions about this opportunity, please feel free to contact Dan McConville at 518-580-5860 or dmcconville@skidmore.