Temporary Groundskeeper and Light Equipment Operator (3508)

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Job Description

Operate a variety of grounds-keeping equipment and vehicles; assist in repair and maintenance of equipment; perform routine grounds maintenance tasks including lawn care, landscaping, and repair of walkways and parking lots. This position is considered to be essential during emergency situations and the incumbent is subject to being requested to report to work.

1. Plant, cultivate, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, shrubs and grass; maintain greenery to include trimming and edging around walks, flowerbeds, and walls using clippers and edging tools. Assist with Greenhouse operations; distribute flowers and create floral patterns.
2. Cut lawns using large power mower; operate equipment and light vehicles. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth. Rake and remove leaves; clean drainage ditches and culverts and haul debris to dumping area; assist in removing trees.
3. Pick up trash and debris from campus grounds, streets and walks; sweep and clean streets; remove snow and ice from streets and walks as required.
4. Water lawns and shrubs using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system; assist with spraying weed control products that do not have require special licensing, as directed.
5. Participate in the servicing, maintenance, painting and minor repair of equipment.
6. Transport summer equipment/machinery to and from storage areas. Participate in hardscape projects and use field mowers, as directed.
7. Assist in the maintenance of campus grounds, walkways, roads and parking lots as needed using a variety of light equipment and vehicles including large mowers and snow removal equipment.
8. Develop and demonstrate a multicultural awareness and contribute to cultivating an inclusive, diverse and respectful College community. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College.
9. Assist the Athletic Field Specialist in laying out athletic fields as directed.
10. Participate in the setting up and taking down of equipment and materials such as tents, chairs and stages for special events as assigned.

High school diploma and a minimum of 1 year of experience operating light grounds and construction equipment; demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; experience operating various grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edging tools and snow blowers; lift 60 pounds, and climb a six-foot ladder; good interpersonal and communication skills and successfully complete background check.

This position is 40 hours per week, six months per year.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants must apply online and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references. Questions about online applications should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000 or [email protected] .

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Hiring Rate:

$19.00 per hour

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.

About Us

At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3508
• Job Category Facilities and Maintenance
• Posting Date 03/06/2026, 11:21 AM
• Job Schedule Part-time
• Locations 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, US