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:

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:

Job: Staff

Organization: The College of New
Jersey