General Maintenance

Company: Stevens Institute of Technology
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionMinimum five (5) years working full time as an experienced grounds person.Pesticide applications license "desirable".Be capable of operating power lawn mower, leaf collection and snow removal equipment.After training, be capable of operating engine driven power equipment i.e.: fork lift, pay loader, plow, compressor, etc.Be capable of driving, or learning to drive, a manual shift vehicle.Must process a valid driver's license.Be a team worker.Exhibit a clean and professional appearance.Must be able to lift 100 lbs., climb extension ladders and work in confined areas.Work overtime on emergencies.Must have a good working knowledge of English to follow work orders, verbal directions and to order materials.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Preparation of the soil2. Planting and transplanting3. Weeding, lawn cutting and shrubs4. Spraying trees and shrubs5. Gardening and trimming hedges6. Cutting and removal of trees, branches, etc.7. Policing of campus grounds8. Digging and trenching, as required9. Support "Special Event" activities10. Snow removal - plowing, shoveling, salting, etc.11. Move furniture12. Fill in for Physical Plant delivery person13. Perform other related duties as assigned14. Garbage pick-upPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:Will be required to respond to off-hours emergency calls 24 hours as day, 7 days a week, during "snow conditions".To fill out work orders and order material(s)Must be capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 100 lbs.Climbs, balances, stoops and kneels as job demands.Work inside and outside. Exposed to wet and cold conditions.DepartmentOffice of Grounds/LandscapingGeneral Submission Guidelines:In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.Still Have Questions?If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.eduEEO Statement:Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.Jeanne Clery Disclosure:In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Public Safety is required to publish an annual security report which includes statistics mandated by the Clery Act. You can obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following web site: http://www.stevens.edu/sit/police

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