Groundskeeper 4 - Yale University : Job Details

Essential Duties

1. Cleans and maintains University properties which include litter picking, trash and debris removal, sweeping sidewalks and courtyards, snow removal, leaf removal, mulching, mowing, other general landscaping maintenance, uses hand and power equipment and tools.2. Performs maintenance for the Golf Course such as mowing of tees, greens, approaches, fairways, and roughs with specialized mowing equipment, maintaining grass and sand bunkers, changing and setting tee marker and putting green pins, seeding, top dressing, aerating, fertilizing under the guidance of the greens keeping superintendent, master gardener or gardener.3. Performs all duties required in the maintaining of athletic facilities such as setup, layout, marking and maintenance of athletic fields, tennis courts, track, and polo fields. 4. Provides support for University events (e.g. Sets up stadiums and athletic fields for events, assist with grounds and tents for academic events, etc.), by coordinating support grounds services and repairs. Works with other Yale staff to ensure that work is completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.5. Installs plant material, trees, shrubs, sod, lawns, and other planting material as assigned and directed.6. Weeds, mulches, rakes, and waters properties. Prunes annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees using the appropriate techniques.7. Planting using the appropriate techniques under direction of LG11 Master Gardener or Supervisor.8. Operates power equipment such as, but not limited to, mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, turf vacuums, snow-blowers and tractor/loaders as needed. Can operate chainsaw if certified and trained and only under the direction of LG6 or higher. 9. Under direction, operates irrigation systems.10. Operates, cleans and performs preventive maintenance such as greasing, checking and filling, fluids, etc.on all equipment and vehicles.11. Paints or marks parking lots under direction of LG10 Gardener and LG11 Master Gardener.12. Observes all safety standards and practices at all times.13. Reports all repairs required and safety and fire hazards to lead employee and/or supervisor.14. Observes all rules and regulations found in the Yale University Service & Maintenance Employee Handbook & Work Rules. 15. Performs related duties as required or assigned within the job classification.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent. Must have one year of full-time accumulated work experience in grounds maintenance or related field work experience.Experience and references must be provided by applicant and validated by the University.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit Learn about background checks under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.