State Title: Grounds Worker
Bargaining Unit: IFPTE
Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Wednesday - Sunday,
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Internal salary: Range 10: $40,321.62 - $57,948.52
External salary: Range 10: $40,321.62 - $45,609.69, Steps 1
-4
UNION POSITIONS: The internal salary range is used for
applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying
classified status for promotional calculations who meet the
requirements below. The external salary range is used for
candidates who are not NJ state employees who meet the requirements
below.
About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and
collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates
and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among
the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small
classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive
living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1
in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a
model for public higher education.
Position Overview:
The Department of Facilities & Administrative Services is a
large operational service organization that provides a broad array
of services to the campus community through the following offices:
Access Control Services, Automotive Services, Building Services,
Energy & Central Utilities, Facilities Operations, Grounds
& Landscape Maintenance Services, Mailing & Receiving
Services, Occupational Safety and Environmental Services, and Risk
Management Services. Under the direction of the Head Grounds
Worker, the Grounds Worker conducts the duties and responsibilities
of varied maintenance tasks of grounds.
Responsibilities:
Performs duties and responsibilities involved in the work of the maintenance of institutional grounds, including but not limited to the preparation of soil, seeds, weeds, waters, cuts and trims lawns; Sprays, prunes, and trims shrubs; Plants, transplants, and thins shrubs; Removes dirt, rubbish, snow, leaves and other refuse and helps in the maintenance of roads, lawns, shed, benches, and parking areas; Make sure equipment, materials, and supplies including tractors, grass cutters, scythes,…
hoes, rakes, sprinklers, sheers, spraying devices, seeders, and other garden and grounds keeping equipment and tools are used properly.
Reports unfamiliar incidents and happenings or conditions on
the grounds, and takes those steps required to ensure safe, orderly
conditions.
Conducts snow removal, ice control, and/or is available for
other emergency situations, day or night, as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of methods used to plan, lay out, and perform lawn
and grounds maintenance work.
- Ability to perform the tasks necessary for the propagation of
trees, shrubbery, and perennial plants, and to direct the pruning
of trees and shrubs, weeding, mowing of lawns, and trimming of
hedges.
- Employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift
and move up to 60 pounds.
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations
in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the
requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for
the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of
an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification
of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form
I-9).
Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey
First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public
employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to
obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to
apply or interview should contact
hr@tcnj.edu .
Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a
part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible
full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous
benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement
benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and
prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings
Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement
Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group
life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet
insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park
tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,
visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to
learn more!
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the New Jersey "SAME" program, your
supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), resume (CV), as well
as the names and contact information for three professional
references by the closing date listed above to:
same@tcnj.edu . For more information on
the SAME program visit their website at:
https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email:
SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC
at: 833-691-0404.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of
interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information
for three professional references. Applications will be considered
until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive
campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all
backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and
talents of all members of our community and strive to create an
environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities
for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals
whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our
institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and
integrity.