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.
Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world. Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres. Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit https://norwich.trgportal.com .
Job Description:
Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by maintaining the University facilities and property. Assists General Services as assigned and performs associated Facilities Operations work as requested in all facets of maintenance operations. Work shifts include day, evening and weekend hours and required overtime. Essential Functions Oversees and inspects the work assigned to the grounds team. Trains staff on proper use of equipment. Implements strategies that will accomplish desired quality performance standards. Ensures that grounds team has the proper equipment to perform all types of assignments. Ensures that grounds team are in proper Norwich uniform. Reports maintenance work orders. Helps establish and maintain inter-departmental relations with all departments and the University' community. Prepares, establishes, and maintains turf and landscape beds. Mows lawns. Prunes and trims trees and vegetation. Collects and removes trash, litter, and recycling daily from campus grounds. Oversees event room setups related to University events. Removes snow and ice from steps, roads, walkways, and elsewhere on campus. Performs preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment. Drives University vehicles as certified driver to include pickup; trucks, golf carts, and light utility vehicles. Assists with custodial tasks to include; collecting trash and recyclables, moving furniture, and cleaning-buffing-shampooing floors and carpets. Performs all tasks in a safe manner in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Other Functions Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information. Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner. Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned. Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software. Speaks, reads, and writes in English. Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent or two years of related experience; vocational training a plus Prior supervisory experience preferred Valid driver's license required Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check and physical exam Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 100 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus Some overtime/weekend/evening hours may be required Environmental Conditions Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions. High level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Application Instructions:
Please provide a resume and Norwich application.
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