What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Assistant position at Datrose, Inc?
About Our Client:
Our client is Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). This is an on-site position and the contract is expected to last approximately 6 months with a possibility to be hired on permanently by RIT (temp to perm role). The pay rate is $18/hr, with the hours of Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm. The perfect candidate will have at least 1 year experience in a general grounds position and must have a valid drivers license.
Job Responsibilites:
- Cleanup of branches, leaves, trimmings, stone.
- Shoveling, digging post holes, moving stone.
- Edging mulch beds and spreading mulch.
- Planting trees, shrubs and flowers.
- Weeding and edging mulch beds.
- String trimming and push mowing borders, etc.
- Filling potholes in asphalt areas and sinkholes around buildings.
- Small amount of furniture and appliance moving as necessary.
- Tree and hedge trimming.
- Understand MSDS sheets and safe work practices.
- Comply with OSHA, NYS Building Codes, EPA, and DEC requirements.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
- Must have prior general grounds experience and basic mechanical aptitude.
- Must be reliable, dedicated, and trustworthy.
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs.
- Valid driver's license is required.
- Reliable transportation to Henrietta, NY.
Datrose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other non-merit based factors.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Datrose does not sponsor employment visas.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, NY 14623 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rochester, NY 14623: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
