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Troy, NY
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5hours ago

 

Groundskeeper

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Job Summary
The Groundskeeper performs grounds and landscape tasks, snow removal and equipment operations connected with the maintenance of the campus grounds and athletic fields and support all campus wide events.

Minimum Qualifications
High School/Equivalent and one (1) year of practice in landscape maintenance including operation of grounds related equipment
Valid US driver's license
significant combinations of education, training and practice will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities
• capability to operate hand power equipment and grounds related maintenance equipment
• capability to read, write and perform simple arithmetic
• Basic computer expertise including Microsoft and job specific software
• capability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service expertise
• capability to communicate effectively
• Must have the capability to work flexible hours which may include, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

TravelLocal travel between campus locations only

Driving
Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

income Range/Rate
Expected hiring range :   $17.00 + .10 cents per year of practice
Pay transparency disclosure:   The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions
 
Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload required documents, such as your resume and cover letter
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu 
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Culture of Safety at Rensselaer
Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff, and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

 
 
 

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Job Category: Health Services [ View All Health Services Jobs ]
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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
Address: Troy, NY
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/03/2025 / Viewed 2554 times
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