What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper (2 positions) position at Colgate University?
Colgate University
Groundskeeper (2 positions)
Requisition Number: 2026S025Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Grounds
Wage/Salary Range: $21.29/hour
Department Statement
It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.
“One team, one mission”
The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.
Accountabilities
Accountable for maintaining beautification of campus grounds and athletic fields, as well as completing campus work requests such as moves, large deliveries and event set ups.
Specific Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Other Information
Colgate University bargaining unit employees must apply by end of business on March 25th, 2026 in order to be considered.
This position is deemed essential under the University’s Essential Personnel Policy.
Work Schedule
Primarily weekdays and occasional evenings.
April–November: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
December–March: Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Please note that this schedule is subject to change based on operational needs and university priorities.
Job Open Date: 03/18/2026
Job Close Date: 3/18/2027
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6826
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
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Groundskeeper (2 positions)
Requisition Number: 2026S025Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Grounds
Wage/Salary Range: $21.29/hour
Department Statement
It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.
“One team, one mission”
The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.
Accountabilities
Accountable for maintaining beautification of campus grounds and athletic fields, as well as completing campus work requests such as moves, large deliveries and event set ups.
Specific Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Delivery of large items, stage/chair set ups and other related duties for campus events and furniture moves.
- Assist tradespersons as general laborers.
- Maintain traffic signage.
- Cleaning of garage and fleet vehicles.
- Snow and Ice removal (mechanically and manually),
- Respond to all general tasks related to campus work requests as assigned. Must be willing to accept assignments at any work location, as workload requires.
- Perform lawn maintenance including grass cutting, trimming, seeding, fertilization, litter and leaf removal, hedge trimming, brush cutting, limited tree trimming and felling, planting, weed control and general beautification of University property.
- Maintain athletic fields for intramural and intercollegiate events, care of hockey rink including ice making and Zamboni operation, pest control and pesticide application, minor maintenance and lubrication of mechanical equipment, operation of garbage and recycling trucks, and other similar kinds of work as required.
- Must be capable of working cooperatively with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students on a daily basis.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of constituents.
- Experience in operation of motorized farm-type equipment and some background knowledge of general grounds work and equipment maintenance preferred.
- New York State DEC Pesticide Applicator license highly desirable.
- CDL (Class B) permit or license.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Other Information
Colgate University bargaining unit employees must apply by end of business on March 25th, 2026 in order to be considered.
This position is deemed essential under the University’s Essential Personnel Policy.
Work Schedule
Primarily weekdays and occasional evenings.
April–November: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
December–March: Monday through Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Please note that this schedule is subject to change based on operational needs and university priorities.
Job Open Date: 03/18/2026
Job Close Date: 3/18/2027
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/6826
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
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