What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper B position at Columbia University and Careers?
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Standard Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 2pm - 10:30pm & Saturday, Sunday 2pm - 10:30pm
- Building:
- Salary Range: $23.86 - $29.82
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Performs as required by job order, supervisor or gardener's direction, all grounds keeping functions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for cleanliness and litter pick-up of areas assigned;
- Sweeps walks; steps; plazas;
- Rakes lawns and shrubbery beds of leaves,
- Clippings debris and litter dig holes for new plantings and facilities repairs;
- Uses and maintains related hand tools as required.
- Operates small power tools, vacuums, blowers, edges, power brooms in a safe and efficient manner;
- Assists gardener, driver and groundskeeper "A" in their duties;
- Removes snow including shoveling, sweeping, sanding, chopping ice, apply de-icers asrequired or as assigned.
- Must be available for snow removal on a seven day per week, 24-hour day basis.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Maintain telephone contact for snow emergency notification.
- No experience necessary. A basic knowledge of hand tools use, a mechanical aptitude and some horticulture knowledge would be desirable.
- Valid NYS drivers license required
- Candidate's must be physically fit to work outdoors in all weather.
- Must be able to perform manual labor, lighting and climbing assignments.
- Must be available for snow removal on a seven day per week, 24-hour day basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Salary : $24 - $30