Groundskeeper B
6 days ago
New York
• 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: 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 as required or as assigned., • 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.