Building and Grounds Supervisor jobs in Utica, NY

Requisition Number: 2022S121Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Grounds

Department Statement:
It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.

"One team, one mission"

The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Accountabilities:
The Landscape/Grounds is responsible for performing the work of a general groundskeeper, with a focus on landscaping:

• Maintaining manicured campus landscape aesthetic
• Monitoring and maintaining plant health
• Identify and troubleshoot problematic landscape areas
• Provide input on capital projects & collaborate with Facilities team on new landscape initiatives
• Perform lawn maintenance including grass cutting, trimming, seeding, fertilization, litter and leaf removal, hedge trimming, brush cutting, limited tree trimming and felling, planting, weed control and general beautification of University property
• Maintain athletic fields for intramural and intercollegiate events, care of hockey rink including ice making and Zamboni operation, pest control and pesticide application, minor maintenance and lubrication of mechanical equipment, operation of garbage and recycling trucks, and other similar kinds of work as required
• Removing weeds, leaves, and litter from garden and landscape beds on a regular basis
• Edging and mulching tree rings, gardens, and landscape plant beds
• Planting annuals, bulbs, perennials, and shrubs for small scale landscape improvement projects
• Selecting, ordering, and/or delivering plant material to incorporate into campus landscape beds
• Trimming small trees, hedges, and shrubs as needed
• Watering trees, landscape beds, and lawn areas as needed, particularly during initial establishment
• Responsible for deliveries of large items, stage/chair set ups and other related duties for campus events, furniture moves, assisting tradespersons as general laborers, traffic sign maintenance, garage and fleet vehicle cleaning, snow and ice removal (mechanically and manually), and all general tasks related to campus work requests as assigned. Must be willing to accept assignments at any work location, as workload requires

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Working knowledge of plant material, ability to discern weeds and invasive
• Physically able to perform typical landscape maintenance tasks
• Operate maintenance equipment, i.e. truck, gator, string trimmer, edger, shovels, etc.
• Attention to detail and eye for design/aesthetic
• Self-starter who takes ownership of garden and landscape beds
• Experience interacting with team members and other campus constituents with a positive attitude
• Must have basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Gmail, FAMIS and the ability to use computer programs to complete work order entries, material procurement, estimating, and other shop related activity
• Must be able to work evenings, nights, and weekend hours as required
• Requires strong customer service and problem solving skills
• Must be capable of working in a setting with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and visitors on a daily basis
• Adaptability and flexibility to assist with other grounds-related tasks
• Good communication & collaboration skills
• Winter time maintenance activities include snow removal such as; salting, shoveling, plowing and other manual labor activities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operation of motorized farm-type equipment and some background knowledge of general grounds work and equipment maintenance preferred
• New York State DEC Pesticide Applicator license highly desirable
• Horticultural/nursery background
• Landscape contractor
• Arborist

Education

• A minimum of a High school degree/GED, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are attained
• A minimum of a two year degree in horticulture or landscape management or similar degree or the equivalent of educational course work and experience from which similar skills can be attained is preferred

Other Information
Colgate bargaining unit employees must apply by September 12, 2022 to be considered.

Work Schedule:
40 hours/weekTypically:April - October (Monday - Friday) 6:00 - 2:30November - March - 2nd shift or based on University needs

Job Open Date:
09/06/2022

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Please share a diversity statement in your Cover Letter:
Colgate has a diverse student, faculty, staff, and alumni population representing a variety of races, gender identities, social economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Plan presents a framework for continuing the creation of an inclusive campus and engaging the Colgate community in this effort in the years ahead.

Please describe how you would connect and work with a diverse community. The statement can be any length (e.g. paragraph or page). You can add the statement to your cover letter. For information on how to write a diversity statement, see our Guidance on Crafting Diversity Statements

EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Campus Safety Department will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. To obtain a copy, contact the Campus Safety Compliance Manager via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.