Seasonal – Groundskeeper
Colgate University
| Job Category | Facilities |
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| Position Title | Seasonal – Groundskeeper |
| Full Time/Part Time | Part Time |
| Division | Finance and Administration |
| Department | Facilities – Grounds |
| Hiring Wage/Salary Range | $15.55 / hour |
| Department Statement |
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.
Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.
This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
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 the development of self-directed work teams promotes a work environment that encourages employee initiative and development.Every facility is the result of an intense collaborative process. Bringing together the dreams, knowledge, philosophies, and experiences of each team member, these talents are aggregated to produce a single result – a campus that will inspire and support the discovery of knowledge.
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| Accountabilities |
Responsible for deliveries of large items, stage/chair set ups and other related duties for campus events, furniture moves, assisting tradespersons as general laborers, traffic sign maintenance, garage and fleet vehicle cleaning, snow and ice removal (mechanically and manually), and all general tasks related to campus work requests as assigned. Must be willing to accept assignments at any work location, as workload requires.
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| Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Education |
High school degree or equivalent preferred.
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| Physical Requirements |
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Required to lift and carry up 50 pounds, while from time-to-time may be required to assist with lifting objects up to 100 pounds. Required to work in all type of weather conditions. Ability to work overtime is required. Position is deemed essential and will be required to report during inclement weather (e.g. snow storms). Responsible for following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe manner including but not limited to wearing PPE required for specific duties and safe handling of chemicals as outlined by University policies and/or the supervisor. Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor and/or Environmental Health and Safety. |
| Other Information |
A current valid drivers license, in accordance with the Universitys Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.
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| Requisition Number | 2023CW027Posting |
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| Temporary | Yes |
| Work Schedule |
The work schedule varies based on needs of the University. These positions may be on-call or may be scheduled for longer durations of 40 hours per week to cover during employee long term absences. Typical shift while subject to change based on the needs of the University is Monday – Friday 6a-2:30p. End of November – April 1st
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| Job Open Date | 04/24/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| EEO Statement | |
| Clery Act |
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. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
- Are you currently a Colgate employee?
- Yes
- No
- Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
- Yes
- No
- Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer?
- Yes
- No
- Are you a child of a Colgate employee?
- Yes
- No
- Please let us know how you heard about this position.
- Albany Times Union
- Binghamton Press & Sun
- BlackCoachesinSports
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- Cazenovia Republican
- Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Colgate Employee
- Colgate Website
- CoSIDA
- Diverse Issues of Higher Education
- HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Indeed.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Mid-York Weekly
- NACWA
- naviGATE
- NCAA News
- Norwich Evening Sun
- Oneida Daily Dispatch
- Sherburne News
- Studentaffairs.com
- Syracuse Post Standard
- Utica Observer Dispatch
- Waterville Times
- WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
- Other
- If you selected “Colgate Employee” or “Other” for how you heard about this position, please provide the employees name or where you heard about/saw the position.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00
Maximum Salary: 31200.00
Salary Unit: Yearly
- Date Posted: November 20, 2024
- Location: Hamilton, NY
