Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Groundsworker for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under direct supervision, performs diversified maintenance, landscaping and grounds duties in the preparation of campus facilities multi purpose area and the maintenance of grounds and equipment. Among the key duties of this position are

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Special Services Groundsworker for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Among the key duties of this position are the following Leads, oversees and trains a group of Special Service/Grounds Workers in the performance of diversified maintenance and grounds duties involving the preparation of c

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Groundsworker for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Under direct supervision, performs diversified maintenance, landscaping and grounds duties in the preparation of campus facilities multi purpose area and the maintenance of grounds and equipment. Among the key duties of this position are

Job Overview Performs a variety ground maintenance activities such as planting,watering and trimming flowers and shrubs, mowing lawns, applyingpesticides, and shoveling snow. Maintains grounds and cares for plants, lawns and trees. Operates power equipment to maintain facilities. Plants and cares for ornamental plants, trees, flowers and lawns. Applies fertilizers, herbic

Performs as required by job order or supervisor's direction all groundskeeping functions as specified by grounds foreman or manager. Responsibilities Safely operates all types of mechanical equipment. Gardening and small power tools. Capable of proper pruning and cultivation work of trees, ornamentals and turf. Must be experienced in the care of maintenance of landscapes.

Operates heavy duty motorized landscaping equipment, lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc. as required for maintenance of landscaped grounds. Operates snow plows and excavation equipment, tractors, bobcats, spreaders, and automated sweepers. Operates steam pressure cleaners and pressure washers. Moves very heavy equipment, utilizing hydraulic lifts and all other methods re