November 7, 2024

Norwich University

Northfield

Grounds Worker - Norwich University

Location: Northfield, VT Category: Staff Posted On: Thu Nov 7 2024 Job Description:

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by maintaining the University facilities and property. Work shifts include day, evening and weekend hours and required overtime.
Salary: $15.50/hour or more depending on experience.
Essential Functions

Prepares, establishes, and maintains turf and landscape beds
Mows lawns
Prunes and trims trees and vegetation
Collects and removes trash, litter, and recycling from campus grounds
Sets up, maintains, and takes down items related to University events
As qualified, operates lawnmower, leaf blower, snow blower, and other grounds maintenance equipment
Removes snow and ice from steps, roads, walkways, and elsewhere on campus
Performs preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment
Upon successfully completing training and upon approval, drives University vehicles to include pickup trucks, golf carts, and light utility vehicles
Assists with custodial tasks to include sweeping, mopping, cleaning windows, collecting trash and recyclables, cleaning bathroom appliances, moving furniture, and transporting items to collection points
Assists with cleaning, buffing, or shampooing floors and carpets

Other Functions

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
Communicates with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related systems and software.
Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means or device.
Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent or two years of related experience; vocational training a plus
Valid driver's license preferred
Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check and physical exam
Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull, and manipulate related equipment; lift 100 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
Some overtime/weekend/evening hours may be required

Environmental Conditions

Indoor and outdoor work
High level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.

Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.