Groundskeeper

Job no: 496214 Work type: Full-time Campus: North Haven

• North Haven, CT, Mount Carmel

• Hamden, CT Categories: Staff Overview:Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Groundskeeper, to be responsible for performing semi-skilled grounds maintenance work on Quinnipiac University grounds and property and custodial work.
  
  Please note this is a union position with an hourly rate of $31.15. The hours for this position are Thursday-Monday 7:30am to 4:00pm, North Haven campus. About Quinnipiac:
  
  Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S.
  
  News & World Report and Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges.” The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.
  
  Responsibilities: Must have knowledge of grounds maintenance including but not limited to, fertilizing, weed control, planting, and pruning and general custodial duties. Must be able to perform a variety of semi-skilled Groundskeeper-Custodial duties on his/her own, such as, minor irrigation repair, minor maintenance to small motorized equipment, erecting staging, operating power mowers, tractors/mowers, snow blowers, and other grounds keeping equipment. Must drive trucks, buses, forklifts, and other motorized equipment, which may include emergency fill-in for a Mechanic I on snow removal.
  
  Groundskeepers may be called for emergencies as required, including snow removal. May supervise custodians and/or students assigned as Groundskeeper helpers. Qualifications: Must have a valid CT driver's license.
  
  Prior experience in grounds maintenance as described above. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Special Instructions to Applicants:
  
  TO APPLY: Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and contact information for three references on the application form. Please note this is a union position with an hourly rate of $31.15.
  
  The hours for this position are Thursday-Monday 7:30am to 4:00pm, North Haven campus. This position requires successful completion of a physical demands exam, drug screening, and background check. The physical demands' exam includes but is not limited to lifting up to 50 lbs., push/pull, and climbing.
  
  Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission for employees and their dependents and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence. Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact: Advertised: February 17, 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Open until filled