Groundskeeper B

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: Salary Range: $23.86 - $29.82 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Position SummaryPerforms as required by job order, supervisor or gardener'sdirection, all grounds keeping functions.ResponsibilitiesResponsible forcleanliness 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 facilitiesrepairs; Uses and maintains related hand tools as required. Operates small power tools, vacuums, blowers, edges, powerbrooms in a safe and efficient manner; Assists gardener, driverand groundskeeper "A" in their duties; Removes snow includingshoveling, sweeping, sanding, chopping ice, apply de-icers asrequired or as assigned. Must be available for snow removal on aseven day per week, 24-hour day basis. Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required. Maintain telephone contactfor snow emergency notification. No experience necessary. Abasic knowledge of hand tools use, a mechanical aptitude andsome horticulture knowledge would be desirable. Valid NYSdrivers license required Candidate's must be physically fit to workoutdoors in all weather. Must be able to perform manual labor,lighting and climbing assignments. Must be available for snow removal on aseven day per week, 24-hour day basis.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.