Groundskeeper

pspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Alfred University seeks candidates to apply for the Grounds/Landscaper position, who will be responsible for all aspects of campus grounds maintenance and support for campus activities. This position has been evaluated for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and is subject to premium pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a payroll week.brbrstrongSalary:#160;/strong$16.00/hour - $17.00/hour, depending on experience./span/span/ppspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"strongResponsibilities:/strong/span/span/pullispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Snow removal./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Operate equipment; fork truck, plow truck, fork lift, mowers, weed eaters, chainsaw, backhoe, snow blower./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Stockpiling and application of salt and sand during winter months./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Maintain equipment; change oil, lubricate, minor mechanical repairs./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Prune shrubs and trees./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Maintain all lawn areas; mow, rake, fertilize, seed, aerate./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Maintain and establish all shrub and flower beds; weed, mulch, edge./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Select plant material./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Deliver intercampus materials; mail, supplies, furniture./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Maintain parking lots, sidewalks, and stairways; clean, repair, paint, plow, sweep, cold and hot patch./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Paint athletic fields; football, soccer, lacrosse, rugby./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Move heavy equipment and furniture./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Collection of all recyclables and haul to transfer station./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Installation of campus signage./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Installation and maintenance brick pavers./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Design, install and maintain retaining walls (concrete block, timber)./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Excavation and installation of drains./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Supervise and train work-study and summer help./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Calculate mix and apply pesticides according to label and DEC, EPA regulations./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Record and maintain daily records of pesticide use and file annual report with DEC and EPA./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Accountable for following all rules and regulations for pesticide application and recording./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Deemed to be Essential Employee during weather emergencies./span/span/li/ulpspan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"strongRequirements:/strong/span/span/pullispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"High school diploma; two-year degree in horticulture preferred./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Three years of experience in landscaping/grounds maintenance./span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Knowledge of operation of small and large engines and equipment, valid drivers license and pesticide certification. /span/span/lilispan style="font-size:14px;"span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"Knowledge of various plants, plant types, and their care. Must be available for on-call and emergencies./span/span/li/ulp/p