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,...