While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Performs manual labor for general landscape maintenance and /or landscape construction tasks, including turf maintenance, plant maintenance, litter control, snow removal, and other duties
Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, or facilities
Subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies, especially snow emergencies
Subject to shift changes and extended working hours (including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays) to meet seasonal work demand. Subject to working in weather related extremes of heat and cold for extended periods
May encounter sewage and dead animals
Regular exposure to bees and pollen
This position is covered by the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement
At the end of the probationary period employees will be required to pay union dues per article 1 of the agreement
All employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
These are endowed/contract (2 positions available), union position within the United Auto Workers (UAW). The starting pay rate is $24.55/hour.
We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
We require these qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid US motor vehicle operator license required
Minimum of two years’ experience with landscape maintenance, landscape construction, or related field
Experience and ability to work in a fast paced commercial and or residential landscaping environment
Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the landscaping trade
Excellent interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact with a diverse range of people
Proven ability to work effectively as a member of a team
A strong customer service orientation while providing a helpful and friendly approach to serving the campus community
Is motivated and takes initiative to be proactive. Demonstrated experience utilizing independent judgment and problem solving to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:
Formal training in ornamental horticulture, agronomy, arboriculture, phytopathology, ornamental plant pests, and/or equipment operation helpful
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
Rewards and Benefits:
This position is based in Ithaca, New York.
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
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