Groundsperson/Refuse Collector 1912-002
YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS JOB AT
SHU.edu
Collects trash and recycle items
Maintains the grounds, removes snow, and controls ice on campus.
Collects all refuse and recycling items from designated locations on campus and hauls the loads by truck to the appropriate bin or compactor.
Uploads trash into open boxes or compactors and operates the compactors.
Unloads the recycling material (leaves, cardboard, plastic, aluminum, glass, paper) into designated bins for pick up by a recycling firm.
Maintains the appearance of the campus. Cuts the grass, prunes the trees and bushes, weeds gardens and lawns, waters new lawns/flowers, and fertilizes areas. Rakes leaves or blows them.
Picks up trash and debris in assigned area either by hand, vacuum, sweeper, pole, or power blower.
Shovels, sweeps, or plows snow and controls ice.
Lifts heavy loads frequently (50-80 lb. bags of fertilizer or ice melt).
Operates variety of power tools and equipment (backhoe, street sweeper, mower, trimmer, chain saw, leaf vacuum, ditch-witch, leaf and snow blowers.
Monitors the snuffers on campus, cleans them, and replaces sand as necessary.
Safely uses power equipment, hydraulic lifts, and vehicles in the performance of collection duties.
Position Requirements: High School diploma
Local 68 Apprenticeship Graduate or attendee
Desired Requirements: Knowledge of landscaping practices/procedures, plants, insects, and plant diseases common in this area.
Pesticide applicators license
If Interested: Please apply at SHU.edu
Only those individuals who meet the “Position Requirements” need apply!
You MUST be a Local 68 Apprenticeship Graduate or currently enrolled.
Shift is Tuesday-Saturday
7:00 am-3:30 pm