Groundskeeper

School/Division: Facilities and Operations
Office: Physical Plant Department
Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-Time
About Hofstra Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the world who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.
Description: RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain campus landscape including litter and trash removal, plant collections, turf and athletic
fields, stadium cleanup, parking fields, snow/ice cleanup and control.
• Installation of new and renovation of existing landscapes. Apply herbicides and pesticides in
accordance with all applicable New York State code, rules and University procedures. Set-up and breakdown of outdoor campus events. Operate tools and machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Knowledge of materials and procedures relating to grounds maintenance including fencing,
grading, irrigation, fertilization, aeration; laws and regulations pertaining to the proper mixing of pesticides, their application and safety precautions; horticulture (i.e. soil preparation, seeding,
plants, ,turf care, tree care,); safe working methods and procedures.
• Must be familiar with the care, operation and maintenance of hand and power gardening tools and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift at least 50 pounds, work vibrating hand-held power tools for extended
periods, perform kneeling, bending and squatting motions for extended times, and the ability to
work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Work overtime as required by the collective bargaining agreement for project work, snow storms, maintenance and campus emergencies.
• Must be able to communicate (written and verbal) and interact effectively with a broad range of
co-workers, staff, students and visitors. The ability to read and understand pesticide labels,
machinery safety manuals and new information related to horticultural practices is required.
• The ability to accurately understand work orders, diagrams, Material Safety Data Sheets and
other work related documents is required.
• Background check required.

Hours:
Split Shift - Wednesday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Qualifications: Minimum of three years proven experience in horticulture or related field. High school diploma required, Associates degree or higher preferred. Must possess and maintain a current and valid drivers’ license and a N.Y.S. Pesticide Applicator license. CNLP certification is a plus.

Application Instructions: Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to grounds@hofstra.edu. Please indicate job #1-12 in the subject line.
Voluntary Self-Identification All applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification forms
Deadline: Open until filled
Date Posted: 09/20/2012
Posting Number: 1-12

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.