Description

Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Groundskeeper is responsible for caring for the fields and lawns around campus. Assisting with general maintenance duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grounds Maintenance: Maintains grounds in a clean and orderly manner, including mowing, trimming, weeding, aerating, and fertilizing lawns;
• operates grounds maintenance equipment;
• replaces plants as needed; 
• sets sprinklers; replaces broken sprinkler heads; 
• trims tree branches that create hazardous situations.  
• Painting lines on fields
• Trash pickup
• Spring and Fall clean-up (leaf removal and brush clearing)
• Snow Removal (paths, stairs, walkways, parking areas)
• Assist with rink management, including driving the Zamboni, closing the rink, and ensuring the rink is in safe operational condition.
• Be available as needed for all school events and functions, including but not limited to: Orientation Weekend, Family Weekend, Alumni Weekend, and Commencement.
• Move/assist with moving furniture and equipment on campus
• Set up/break down of campus equipment
• Assist with the  orderliness and cleanliness of the Pinckney Boathouse basement
• Assist with the cleanliness of the general waterfront activities area (mooring field, lagoon, beach)
• Assist with seasonal opening and securing of the waterfront with athletics and summer program staff
• Assist with other general maintenance duties, including painting tasks; minor plumbing and carpentry work repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets; performs minor troubleshooting; repairs door hinges; cleans plugged key slots; reports mechanical malfunctions to the appropriate party for action; moves and assists in moving furniture and equipment at various buildings.
• Follow all safety rules
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities.

Responsible for duty assignment on a rotating schedule with other employees, and the employee is required to respond to all calls.

The job is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position. 

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Retirement Match

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition Remission

Fitness Center Membership

Paid meals in the dining hall when working

Employee Beach and Discounted Moorings

Heating Fuel Discounts

Requirements

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess a valid driver's license and can pass a background and motor vehicle check
• Proof of personal automobile liability insurance
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working at heights and/or on ladders
• Flexible work schedule, including day, evening, and weekend shifts, as scheduled
• Ability to work in outside weather conditions