Groundskeeper

Groundskeepers at Colby-Sawyer College are primarily responsible for maintaining the campus landscaping, carrying out move requests and outdoor events set up.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grass, shrubbery, flower beds, seasonal plantings and trees through cutting, pruning, planting.
• Mows, waters lawns, shrubs and trees as required.
• Weeds, prunes, trim and generally maintain the gardens, shrubs and trees.
• Clears sidewalks, entrances, courtyard, parking lots and driveways of debris using brooms and power sweepers, blowers and other related equipment.
• Maintain/install irrigation systems and related replacement parts.
• Chemically clean and/or power wash sidewalks or building surfaces to remove stains or graffiti.
• Installs and repairs signs and banners.
• Police assigned work zones for a variety of trash and litter and dispose appropriately.
• Operate commercial lawn mowers, tractors, front-end loaders, and trucks as necessary to the performance of the assigned task.
• Performs minor repairs to pavement, fences, walls, and other exterior areas.
• Moves furniture and related items associated with interdepartmental moves requests. Utilizes equipment and chemicals in a sensible manner.
• Performs set up of outdoor/off campus events to include tent set up, waste receptacles, and barricades in coordination with the Events Department.
• Removes snow from sidewalks, entrances, courtyards, parking lots, etc. using shovels, snow blowers, snowplows and other related snow removal equipment, as directed by Management.
• Initiates request to purchase supplies related to work assignments according to established procedures.
• Attends safety, equipment and material training as scheduled by Management.
• Performs additional Facilities duties as assigned. Help other facilities departments when requested by Management.