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Grounds Personnel

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Position Information

Position Title Grounds Personnel
Campus All
Department Facilities
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular
General Description
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering, the Grounds Personnel will perform general maintenance of the college grounds including lawn care, landscaping, trash pickup and snow removal. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering, the Grounds Personnel will work independently to perform a wide range of landscape maintenance duties, working safely with gas- and diesel-powered equipment including mowers, tractors, chainsaws etc., and attending to plants, trees and lawns on all campuses.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

· Performs general grounds maintenance such as cutting grass, trimming and pruning trees and shrubs.

· Ability to safely and effectively operate heavy machinery such as forklifts, tractors, mowers, front end loaders, trailers, water tanks, stake trucks, dump trucks, and pickup trucks.

· Assists with landscaping tasks such as planting bushes, shrubs, and trees; weeding of newly landscaped areas; and spreading of landscaping of materials such as bark or rocks. Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in groundskeeping.

· Empties campus trash containers; rakes and disposes of leaves and debris from college campuses.

· Removes snow and ice from the campuses and spreads salt during the winter months.

· May be required to perform the duties of the Mechanic Helper as required by the administration to meet the needs of the college.

· Occasionally, moves or transports goods such as furniture.

· Sweeps walkway of debris.

· Cuts down tree limbs that are posing a danger.

· Trims shrubs and pull weeds.

· Installs and cleans lawn furniture.

· Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Engineering.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or GED required
Experience
· A minimum three years related groundskeeping experience preferred.
Competencies and Skills Required
· Ability to operate heavy equipment.
· Ability to do minor repairs on mechanical equipment.
· Ability to work independently to perform assigned duties.
· Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.
· Valid driver’s license
Physical Demands and Work Environment

· This position’s duties are normally performed in an outside work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
· Works inside and outside and may be exposed to extreme temperatures.
· Exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors, and possible skin irritations from cleaning chemicals and solutions.
· Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
· Care is required when working from ladders to prevent injury.
· Travel to all campuses required.
Salary $39,755
Additional Information
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Terms of Employment
Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability to travel to and work at the Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Scotch Plains campuses. Must obtain a defensive driving certificate within 3-months of employment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to be on call for special events. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 12/19/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

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  7. * Do you have a valid New Jersey Drivers License?
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  8. * Effective September 1, 2011, the “New Jersey First Act” contains new residency requirements for most public officers and employees. Current, new, or prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), requires employees of all public employers (for example, state, county, and municipal governments), public agencies, authorities, boards, bodies, commissions, public institutions of higher education, certain quasi-public entities, and all school boards to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. Are you currently a resident of the State of New Jersey?
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