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Job Location (Full Address):

514 Intercampus Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

100108 Support Operations-Fac & Svcs

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR IUOE 026 H

Compensation Range

$19.20 - $24.48

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE

Routinely performs a variety of groundskeeping duties including operations of powered equipment vehicles and tools. Assists in maintenance and upkeep of equipment and tools.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED

• None.
  
  

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED

• variety of hand, power tools and motorized equipment and vehicles.
  
  

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Plants, removes, aerates, fertilizes, mows and cares for lawns and athletic fields as required.
• Clips hedge and assist in the care of trees and shrubs with direction.
• Repairs walks, on-property roadways and parking areas. Applies sealers, tack coats and striping paint.
• Performs all necessary cleanup work including sweeping of walkways, parking lots, roadways, athletic fields, stadium and grounds, including removal of brush, leaves, trash and unplugging and cleaning drains as required.
• Sets snow fences, plows snow, shovels and salts sidewalks, parking lots, roadways, etc.
• Maintains athletic fields and facilities both inside and outside, including marking of playing fields and setting up of bleachers, goal posts etc.
• Keeps records and makes reports of daily work.
• Complies with safety regulations of the University and of local, state and federal agencies, as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and ensures that tools and equipment are kept in good working order.
• Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as directed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Requires ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate fluently with supervision
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires a valid New York State Class 5 motor vehicle operator's license
• physical ability and stamina suited to heavy and sustained manual labor
• Continuous exposure to local weather conditions
  
  

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