Full-Time Groundskeeper-Laborer
Job Description
Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse backgrounds to fill the position of Groundskeeper-Laborer to join the Facilities team.
The Grounds position consists of maintaining the aesthetic standards set forth by Elmira College inside and outside. This position will be responsible for activities such as mowing and trimming, mulching, and other outdoor landscaping activities. This position will include snow and ice removal throughout the winter months. Additional duties include, garbage pickup and disposal on campus and assisting with set-ups and moves campus wide.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Mowing;
- Planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs;
- Snow removal, manual and with machinery;
- Set-ups for special events;
- Assist with moving office furniture;
- Garbage removal from College owned properties;
- General maintenance of grounds equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history;
- Ability to lift and carry 50+ pounds;
- Flexible availability including, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed;
- Landscaping knowledge/experience preferred.
WORK LOCATION: Elmira, NY
SUPERVISES OTHERS? No
TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to pe*******@el****.edu, or by fax to 607-735-1701.
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly at **@el****.edu or by calling 607-735-1810.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.
STATUS: Full-time (40 hours per week)
BASIS OF PAY: Hourly, Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with:
- Tuition waiver for you and your dependents;
- College-paid Short-term disability Insurance;
- College-paid group term life insurance;
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Options;
- 15+ paid holidays including the entire week of Thanksgiving and Winter Break/New Year’s;
- Generous Sick and Vacation time accruals;
- Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program;
- A base starting salary of $16.00 per hour.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to personnel@elmira.edu, or by fax to 607-735-1701. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly at hr@elmira.edu or by calling 607-735-1810.152 total views, 0 today