Groundskeeper

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Current Benefits
Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.
We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.Paid Time Off:
Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Years and 3 floating holidays.Paid Family Leave:
After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.
Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.
After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employees eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgates tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

It is the mission of the Facilities Department at Colgate University to create the safest, cleanest, and most comfortable environment that further distinguishes Colgate University as a world-class educational institution. We work hard as part of a unified team, to make everyone who arrives on campus feel welcomed.”One team, one mission”The Facilities Department provides the physical environment, utilities, and facilities support services necessary to promote the educational and research activities of the university. To ensure quality service to our community, we provide strong coordination and communications between multi-functional groups and our customers, with a customer-oriented approach. Training and development of self-directed teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative, engagement and development.

Accountable for maintaining beautification of campus grounds and athletic fields, as well as completing campus work requests such as moves, large deliveries and event set ups.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Demonstrates ability to provide professional communications in all interactions, including face-to-face, phone, radio or written. Demonstrates ability to diffuse the most challenging situations and remain calm and focused and escalate as required. Demonstrates ability to communicate (oral and written) with customers in an appropriate level of detail, including appropriate policies and procedures as related to requests (e.g. work orders, appropriate shop). Always demonstrates confidence to the user in Facilities ability to solve issues. Demonstrates ability to appropriately broker services that do not relate to Facilities. Demonstrates positive relationships with all students, faculty, employees, parents, alumni and guests. Demonstrates an ability to work with a diverse group of constituents.

Demonstrates use of all safety regulations (federal, state and local), as well as Colgate policies, practices and procedures to carry out duties in a safe manner related to carrying out duties. Operates and maintains tools, equipment and vehicles in accordance with safety regulations, policies and procedures. Stays up-to-date on required training.

Demonstrates ability to efficiently plan jobs and projects by developing requirements, coordinating across teams, with customers and with outside contractors for timely completion. Ability to plan for the impact on campus events. Demonstrates an ability to proactively plan for projects including time and ordering parts. Demonstrates an understanding of the sustainable impact.

Demonstrates ability to use technology (e.g. email) to communicate and record work activity as required. Demonstrates expertise knowledge related to technology (e.g. systems, tools, equipment) that is used for specific duties. Demonstrates expertise knowledge in database sufficient for accurate recording of receiving and inventory.

Demonstrates positive relationships with contractors and vendors. Follows University guidelines for bidding and selection of services and goods. Ensures that assigned contractors and vendors follow University guidelines.

Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a unified team, with positive relationships with all members of the department. Demonstrates strong coordination and communications between multi-functional teams to get the job done and done well. Demonstrates guidance and encouragement to fellow team members to be successful.

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of proper lawn maintenance techniques and care for athletic fields and ice rink. Demonstrates the proper skills for operating motorized equipment and vehicles in a safe manner. Demonstrates the proper pesticide application in accordance with the NYS DEC.

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the universitys commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the universitys sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Colgate bargaining unit employees must apply by June 12, 2024, to be considered.

April – November: Monday-Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm
December – March: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pmShifts may change based on the needs of the University.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgates Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.