Recruitment/Posting Title Groundskeeper 1 Job Category Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance Department IPO-Facilities Grounds-Nwk Overview The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Groundskeeper 1 for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under the direction of the Senior Director of Operations & Services, University Facilities and Capital Planning and/or designee, performs diversified maintenance, landscaping and grounds duties in the preparation of campus facility’s multi-purpose area and the maintenance of grounds and equipment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs general maintenance of grounds to include, but
not limited to, grass cutting, trimming, edging, trash removal, recycling, leaf removal, weeding, fertilizing, liming, pruning, mulching, deadheading, and watering. Plants flowers, shrubs and trees as required. Performs topsoil installations, rough and fine grading and the establishment of lawns from seed and sod on campus grounds. Operates walk-behind power equipment to include, but not limited to, tractors, lawn mowers and trimmers. Performs snow removal duties using snow shovels, show blowers, and snow vehicles/plows. Installs and maintains such items as street signs, poles, parking bumpers, trash containers, landscape ties, snow fences and other grounds related items. Erects and breaks down bleachers, chairs and platforms, lecture hall equipment and attendant equipment used for special events; may pick up and deliver furniture and other equipment. Operates university vehicles and equipment. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 147 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 41184.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 42224.00 Annual Maximum Salary 43492.80 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS