Job Description:
Groundsworker Lead
Brown University
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Job Description:
Position Purpose
Facilities Management is an exceptionally talented team built from a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about providing the highest levels of quality craftsmanship, customer service, and teamwork through sustainable practices and who take pride in supporting the mission of the University and Facilities Management “We Care” principle values.
Leads skilled Groundsworkers, Senior Groundsworkers, Truck and Tractor Drivers in the development and care of the campus grounds including athletic practice and playing fields. This position is considered essential. Personnel may be required to respond to campus emergencies both during and off shift.
Job Qualifications and Competencies
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a gardener or similar work or equivalent training in grounds care and maintenance.
- One year of college level coursework in botany, horticulture, forestry, or allied field may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Must possess or meet requirements for a valid core pesticide license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
- Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Must possess a Rhode Island Hoisting Engineer's Limited License "B"
- Must maintain required licenses as a condition of employment
- Thorough knowledge of grounds procedures and the ability to explain tasks to workers.
- Ability to perform the duties of Groundsworkers and Truck & Tractor drivers.
- Ability to motivate others to meet production standards and help workers or supervisors to solve work problems.
- Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment
Additional physical demands and working conditions:
- Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
- Ability to climb and work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and staging heights up to 100 feet.
- May be required to have the ability to work in areas needing a respirator
- Position is subject to pre-employment screenings
- This position is classified as on-site
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screenings.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-06-27
Job Posting Title:
Groundsworker - Lead
Department:
Facilities Management and Campus Operations
Grade:
Facilities Union Rates
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
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