Groundskeeper

Job Summary:

The Rhode Island School of Design Facilities department is actively seeking a Groundskeeper to join their Custodial & Grounds team. The Facilities team supports RISD’s mission by maintaining a safe and sustainable campus through planning, construction services, building operations, careful management of resources, and respectful personal interaction with the entire RISD community. Groundskeepers perform all duties pertaining to the upkeep, maintenance, and beautification of all campus grounds, walkways, parking lots, etc.

As an employer, RISD offers a supportive, collegial, and inclusive work environment, and a competitive benefits package.

Essential Functions:

• Perform heavy rigging and inter-building moving and assist the custodial and maintenance departments as required.  Repair sidewalks and perform small masonry jobs.

• Mow grass, repair damaged lawns, prune trees and hedges, operate motorized lawn and garden equipment and perform routine cleaning and maintenance. 

• Lay out and tend to flower beds and other decorative vegetation.

• Remove snow and ice from walks and driveways. Operate motorized snow removal equipment.

• Collect and sort recycled materials on a daily basis. 

• Drive RISD vehicle to transport materials and staff to the job site(s), possibly outside normal business hours. 

•  Operate sandblaster and use chemicals to remove graffiti throughout the campus. 

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Good teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse team.

• Ability to develop positive and respectful working relationships with students, staff and faculty throughout a diverse community. 

• Ability to demonstrate and model good safety practices. 

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT medical card within 90 days of hire required.

• Basic computer skills and/or the willingness to attend training and adapt to using required technology (ie: Checking work email, using College supported enterprise systems such as Workday, etc.)

• High school or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 1 year of groundskeeping experience required.  

Union:

Teamsters 251 Grounds and Custodial

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week/12 months per year. Specific schedule will be discussed with candidates at time of interview.

Employment Status:

Full-Time; Non-Exempt; Regular

Grade:

810NE

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume (required)

Cover letter (optional)

Salary Grade Structure

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.

The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.

RISD recognizes diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to its learning community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.