Performs manual labor and independentlyoperateslight equipment for general landscape maintenance and /or landscape construction tasks, including turf maintenance, plant maintenance, litter control, snow removal, and other duties. Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, or facilities. Safelyoperateshand and self-propelled equipment and tools including string trimmers, walk behind mowers, blowers, snow blowers, rakes, and shovels to achieve required landscape standards.
Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow emergencies. Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings,weekendsand holidays) to meet seasonal work demand. Subject to working in weather related extremes of high and low temperatures,snowand rain for extended periods. Maycome into contact withsewage and dead animals. May be exposed to bees/stings and other environmental allergens.
All employees are accountable for supporting the FCS values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life
integration of oneself and others.
This position is a temporary, non-benefits eligible position expected to last 5 months.
The starting pay rate is$22.00hour.
We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employeesare required toattend staff developmenttrainingsandparticipatein the performance evaluation process.
Werequirethese qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must have andmaintaina valid US driver’s license.
Some working knowledge of the methods, materials,toolsand equipment used in the landscaping or labor trade.
Excellent interpersonal (oral and written) skillsin order tointeract with a wide range of people.
Self -motivated with ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
A strong customer service orientation while providing a helpful and friendly approach to serving the campus community.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:
Two seasons ofdemonstratedwork experience with landscape maintenance, landscape construction, or related field.
Formal training in ornamental horticulture, agronomy, arboriculture, phytopathology, ornamental plant pests, and/or equipment operation helpful.
Norelocation andvisa sponsorshipavailable
Rewards & Benefits:
Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.
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University Job Title:
Temporary Grounds/Maintenance Worker
Job Family:
Temporary Facilities & Safety Services
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
Refer to Posting Language
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contact Name:
Catherine Baldessare
Contact Email:
ceb377@cornell.edu
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