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Position Title: Groundskeeping Technician II
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3800 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing, 11 pre-professional programs, and masters and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The Universitys residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background. The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto: "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge."
We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities
The Groundskeeping Technician II performs all work related to maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowered areas, roads, walks, campus playing fields, etc. Primary duties involve the maintenance and repair of all exterior grounds, including daily pickup of trash from all campus areas. Other duties are seasonal in nature and include:
• Mows and waters lawns • Make necessary turf repairs • Clears snow, salts campus roadways and sidewalks • Applies seed, fertilizers, and pesticides in accordance with the Universitys integrated pest management program • Prunes trees and shrubs • Prepares athletic fields for use, setting up nets, moving bleachers, marking fields, etc. • Stores summer and fall equipment • Cleans and repairs equipment as necessary • Cleanup of fall leaves, spring, and year-round debris • Replaces and repairs damaged signs • Maintains flower areas by planting bulbs and flowers • Weeds as needed • Cleans equipment after use • Properly stores equipment and tools at the end of each work day • Installs, repairs, and maintains irrigation systems
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Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision of Employees
Provides direction to new employees, work-study students, and part-time employees
Work Environment
Works in all locations on campus during all types of weather, normal chemicals and pesticides are used. Equipment and pesticides can be hazardous if not used properly. Overtime may be required on short notice, especially during emergencies, special projects, and special university events. Must work extended hours, nights, and weekends, especially in the winter.
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Special Conditions for Eligibility
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination, or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or genetic information, arrest or conviction record status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone at 585-385-8232, email at titleix@sjfc.edu, in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security at 585-385-8111.
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