Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

Groundskeeper I

Rochester, NY · Junior · Contract

Work authorization required$17k-$25kDetected 30 days ago
Customer Support

About the role

  • Cares for lawn, gardens, shrubs, flowers, flower beds, trees and walkways - Removes litter from grounds by emptying trash containers, and sweeping doorways, steps, and fire exits.
  • Work is performed under close supervision using clearly prescribed methods and detailed instructions.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of grounds landscape and hardscape maintenance
  • Knowledge of horticulture practices
  • Ability to select and use appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) equipment for tasks performed and conditions encountered
  • 1 year of relevant experience
  • This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • A pre‑employment Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check is required in accordance with RIT's Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedures.

Skills

  • Spreads salt, sand, and deicers to prevent slipping - Operates a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, snow plows, and tractors.

Compensation

  • In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.
  • 12 paid holidays per year

Benefits

  • Eligible for RIT's comprehensive benefits program, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Sick and vacation time
  • Retirement and financial planning resources
  • Educational benefits for employees and dependents
  • Employee wellness program
  • Free use of on‑site fitness facilities

Equal opportunity

  • If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu.
  • Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

This listing is sourced directly from Rochester Institute of Technology's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.