Classification: Staff

Reports to: Associate Director of Grounds

Position Type: Full Time - Hourly

Position Summary: Under supervision of the Associate Director of Grounds, the employee will perform skilled landscaping work and hockey rink maintenance.
 

Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 1-year work experience in grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, turf maintenance, or other grounds related work preferred.  Will train the right employee.
• Proficient in the use of a variety of landscape tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Detailed oriented and thrives in a learning environment.
• Communicate with the Department Head and other crew members regarding daily and weekly landscape/rink maintenance.
• Demonstrate sound decision making and problem solving in responding to work situations with minimal guidance or direction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a R.I. Hoister license, R.I. pesticide license, arborist license.
• Perform the application of pesticides including fungicides, insecticides, herbicide and fertilizers.
• Ability to perform irrigation systems maintenance.
• Maintenance & preparation of athletic fields.
• Assist in the set-up / takedown of special event programs.
• Campus wide snow removal (including off campus housing)
• Basic equipment maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Wearing of appropriate PPE as needed.
• Available to work modified schedules during hockey rink season.
• Ability to perform hockey rink maintenance as well as operate Zamboni ice resurfacer.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must have a means of contact during non-business hours in the case of an emergency call in.
• Experience operating and maintaining grounds equipment
• Candidate must pass a nationwide criminal record check

Physical Requirements:

●      Must be able to lift 50 pounds, push or pull weights commensurate with work assignments. 

●      Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

●      Perform repetitive motions such as bending, stooping and shoveling.

 

This is a 12-month position that includes full benefits.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to: hr@stgeorges.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.