Grounds Worker

State Title: Grounds Worker

Bargaining Unit: IFPTE

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours a
week

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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of methods used to plan, lay out, and perform lawn and grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to properly use
  equipment, materials, tools, and supplies, and to train patients and inmates in their proper handling and maintenance.
• 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.

Primary Location:
Maintenance Building – Grounds
& Landscape Scvs

Work Locations:

• Maintenance Building – Grounds & Landscape
  Scvs
• 2000 Pennington Rd
• Ewing Township 08628

Job: Staff

Organization: The
College of New Jersey

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