Trades Helper - Grounds
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Job overview
The applicant should have a working knowledge of, and ability to maintain and operate grounds equipment, possess good communication skills, and follow written and verbal instructions while supporting Adelphi University’s facilities management mission to provide safe, clean, and attractive environments.
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Full job description
Trades Helper - Grounds
Job Department/School Facilities Management
FT/PT/Temp Full time
Location Garden City, N.Y.
Trades Helper - Grounds
Facilities Management
JOB SUMMARY:
The applicant should have a working knowledge of, and ability to maintain and operate, grounds equipment including tractors, backhoes, mowers, trimmers, and blowers. The applicant must have good communication skills and be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
The Facilities Management Department’s mission is to support Adelphi University's focus of being a modern, metropolitan University. Our goal is to provide support to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University. This mission is accomplished through the exceptional delivery of facilities services, in a timely and cost effective manner, while providing great customer service.
Facilities Management staff members strive to maintain an efficient, safe, clean, attractive, and inviting environment for all stakeholders associated with Adelphi University. Furthermore, we strive to support Adelphi’s mission through the Momentum strategic plan to create a world class academic experience.
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this union position is $69,965. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Facilities Engagement
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
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Lawn care, weeding and applying plant food and seed.
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Tree and shrub trimming.
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Snow removal
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Litter and garbage removal.
REQUIREMENTS: (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
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Requires being outdoors for extended periods, in all weather conditions.
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Operate and maintain grounds equipment including ride-on-mowers, tractors, backhoes, trimmers, and blowers.
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Experience in the safe use of grounds power equipment.
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Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
Physical requirements :
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Requires standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting for extended periods.
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Ability to lift 50 lbs.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- One year experience in commercial grounds maintenance.
HOURS:
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Wednesday - Sunday, 6:30am - 3pm.
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After 6 months the hours will be Wednesday - Sunday, 8am - 4:30pm.
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Adelphi University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates, including people of color and those who are, or identify as, members of any marginalized, underserved or underrepresented group. Adelphi is an emerging Hispanic serving institution so bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Here is our University statement on diversity: https://www.adelphi.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about/.
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