What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundsperson position at New York Institute of Technology?
The Groundsperson title is in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 282. The Groundsperson performs routine manual labor to maintain campus grounds, including landscape cleaning and seasonal outdoor maintenance. The role requires regular physical activity and the use of hand and power tools.
Essential Job Functions
Perform lawn care, including mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing debris
Remove trash, leaves, and debris from grounds, walkways, and parking areas
Perform snow and ice removal, including shoveling, salting, and operating snow equipment
Operate equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and small machinery
Load, unload, and transport materials such as soil, mulch, tools, and equipment
Identify and report unsafe conditions or maintenance issues
Perform general outdoor maintenance as assigned
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. regularly
Use of hands for gripping, handling, and operating tools and equipment
Repetitive motions including bending and twisting
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
Outdoor work in all seasons and weather conditions
Exposure to noise, dust, pollen, and equipment fumes
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Qualifications:
Previous landscaping, outdoor maintenance, and snow plowing experience preferred.
HS Diploma or equivalent.
Must be computer literate.
Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks.
New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick LeaveSalary : $44