Senior Groundskeeper

Senior Groundskeeper

ID

2025-1233

Posted Date

2 months ago (7 / 29 / 2025 3 : 25 PM)

Visa Sponsorship Eligible

No

Hybrid Role

No

Pay Range

USD $15.60 - USD $15.60 / Hr.

Overview

This is a highly customer service oriented position in which employees should strive to exceed customer expectations. Participate in grounds maintenance and equipment operation tasks to ensure the perpetual upkeep of the University grounds, drives, walks, athletic fields and parking areas and provide technical guidance and assistance to student workers.

Responsibilities

Participate in such duties as planting, cultivating, mowing, edging, weeding, trimming, pruning, spraying (including pesticides, fertilizing, watering), landscaping, demolition, land renovation, and tree / debris removal

• Operate a variety of light and heavy grounds maintenance equipment
• Clean walks, entrances, driveways, roads, parking lots, and patio areas by sweeping, blowing, washing down and shoveling areas.
• Paint required markings in parking lots
• Participate in the inspection of grounds, trees, shrubs and flowers for problems
• Rake and remove leaves and debris
• Pick campus litter, haul trash and recyclables to appropriate destinations
• Participate in the maintenance and repair of curbs, walkways and parking areas.
• Water campus landscape as deemed necessary and as directed
• Support University needs with moving larger items
• Moving tables, chairs, stage, poster boards, event floor coverings for event setups
• Participate in the maintenance of campus sprinkler systems
• Assist in fire hydrant maintenance and repairs
• Under the supervisors supervision assist in the purchase of flowers and shrubs, order of parts to maintain required inventory.
• Participate in the removal of snow and the application of chemicals and sand.
• Participate in demolition for construction projects
• Assessing and performing basic repairs and maintenance of storm and sewer lines.
• Assist in the care of natural and artificial turf athletic fields.
• Live out and make decisions in line with the Clarkson University values in all daily activities
• Operate and work in a safe manner at all times and ensure the highest level of housekeeping
• Provide mentoring and leadership to interns, apprentices, and / or student workers
• Willingness to take courses and / or training to meet trade specific and University standards
• Complete Clarkson Vehicle Safety Checklist before vehicle use. Be Responsible for care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned vehicle and report all vehicle concerns to appropriate supervisor immediately
• Operate a Clarkson vehicles in accordance with University policy
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
• Deliver timely, friendly, and effective service to University faculty, staff, and students
• Encourage and Promote Teamwork
• Ability to gain general knowledge of the campus
• Participate in reporting of campus damage and / or safety issues.

Qualifications

Minimal Qualifications : High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience :

Minimal Qualifications : 1 year grounds experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Essential Skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants : An equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records