Groundskeeper

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 needed

Pay: $20.31/hour per union contract; additional pay depending on assigned shift

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm. Dec 1 - March 31 hours change to 3pm - 11:30pm

For questions about this opportunity, please feel free to contact Scott Wood at scootwood@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5860

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check, physical and drug screening result.

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