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Cornell University lists this Grounds Worker S04 opportunity in ithaca, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Grounds Worker S04While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.Performs manual labor for general landscape maintenance and/or landscape construction tasks, including turf maintenance, plant maintenance, litter control, snow removal, and other duties.Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, or facilities.Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow emergencies.Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays) to meet seasonal work demand. Subject to working in weather related extremes of heat and cold for extended periods.May encounter sewage and dead animals.Regular exposure to bees and pollen.This position is covered by the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement. At the end of the probationary period employees will be required to pay union dues per article 1 of the agreement.All employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.This is an endowed, union position within the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). The starting pay rate is $24.55/hour.We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.We require these qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentValid US motor vehicle operator license requiredMinimum of two years' experience with landscape maintenance, landscape construction, or related fieldExperience and ability to work in a fast paced commercial and or residential landscaping environmentWorking knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the landscaping tradeExcellent interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact with a diverse range of peopleProven ability to work effectively as a member of a teamA strong customer service orientation while providing a helpful and friendly approach to serving the campus communityIs motivated and takes initiative to be proactive. Demonstrated experience utilizing independent judgment and problem solving to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:Formal training in ornamental horticulture, agronomy, arboriculture, phytopathology, ornamental plant pests, and/or equipment operation helpfulVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.Rewards & Benefits:Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year's Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.Application Procedure:Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications on-line at under staff positions section.When applying through our system, please remember to attach resume and cover letter in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the Experience section of your application, use the 'Drop Files Here' box to manually drag document(s) into your application. For a more detailed description and instructions on how to apply online please click here.Cornell is an equal opportunity employer.University Job Title:Grounds Worker S04Job Family:United Auto WorkersLevel:S04Pay Rate Type:HourlyPay Range:Refer to Union Pay Rates Link BelowRemote Option Availability:OnsiteCompany:EndowedContact Name:Tonya EiklorContact Email:
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ithaca, NY, 14850, US
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