About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

This is a working supervisory position with the responsibility for the condition and maintenance of a limited expanse of municipal ground and recreation areas. Employees in this class must be able to perform as well as supervise any work which arises, e.g., landscaping, planting, fertilization, care of playing fields, small engine repair, and semi-skilled trades work. Employees may have the final responsibility for grounds work in a small municipality or may report to a Head Groundskeeper or a Supervisor of Grounds in a larger municipality. This class differs from Groundskeeper I by virtue of the supervisory responsibilities involved. Work is performed under general supervision of a Head Groundskeeper, Supervisor of Grounds, a Recreation Supervisor or an administrative employee of higher rank. Direct supervision is exercised over Groundskeeper I. The work site varies according to job assignment.

• Leads and participates in the care of lawns, care and trimming of shrubbery and trees;
• Leads and participates in the maintenance of baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts, and other recreation areas;
• Leads and participates in ground preparation for lawn construction and renovation, planting and fertilization activities;
• Repairs playgrounds and athletic equipment;
• Leads and participates in the maintenance and repair of equipment and small gasoline engines used in grounds maintenance work;
• Performs a variety of landscaping activities such as planting trees and shrubs;
• Leads and participates in snow removal activities;
• Performs a wide variety of related grounds keeping tasks as required;
• Operates a variety of equipment such as tractors, power mowers, rollers, and dump trucks;
• Enforces established safety practices;
• May inspect work performed by contractors in repairing walks;
• May requisition supplies and equipment;
• May keep records and make reports on activities;
• May perform minor tasks of a semi-skilled nature such as carpentry, welding, plumbing and minor electrical maintenance;
• Does related work as required.

Requirements:

Good knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance of grounds and recreation areas; good knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of grounds preparation, planting and fertilization; ability to maintain and repair groundskeeping equipment including small gasoline engines; ability to plan, direct, and supervise the work of others; ability to work outdoors under all weather conditions; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to learn record keeping and report preparation; mechanical aptitude; manual dexterity; dependability; initiative; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EITHER: (A) Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance activities;

OR (B) Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Operator's License at time of appointment.

Additional Information:

The Groundskeeper II position is a Civil Service non-competitive title, Grade 10, with the starting salary of $46,273.00. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 12-month position.

DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please visit www.sunydutchess.edu/employment

Please submit an application.

In order to be considered for this position your will also need to complete the Examination or Employment Application (.pdf). This application is used to apply for a civil service examination or job opening that has been announced. The candidate should read the examination or recruitment announcement prior to completing this application to determine the required minimum qualifications for the position. Please read the instructions carefully. Further information can be found under "General Exam Info" and "Important Exam Info" under Dutchess County Department of Human Resources.

Dutchess Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.