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Temporary Grounds Worker APPLY Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Performs manual labor and independently operates light equipment 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. Safely operates hand and self-propelled equipment and tools including string trimmers, walk behind mowers, blowers, snow blowers, rakes, and shovels to achieve required landscape standards. 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 high and low temperatures, snow and rain for extended periods. May come into contact with sewage and dead animals. May be exposed to bees/stings and other environmental allergens. All employees are accountable for supporting the IPP organization's values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Some working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the landscaping or labor trade. Excellent interpersonal (oral and written) skills in order to interact with a diverse range of people. Self -motivated with 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. Preferred Qualifications: Two seasons of demonstrated work experience with landscape maintenance, landscape construction, or related field. Formal training in ornamental horticulture, agronomy, arboriculture, phytopathology, ornamental plant pests, and/or equipment operation helpful. As part of the university's, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 primary vaccination or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location. University Job Title:Temporary Grounds/Maintenance Worker Job Family:Temporary Facilities & Safety Services Level:No Grade - Hourly Pay Rate Type:Hourly Pay Range:Refer to Posting Language Remote Option Availability:Fully Onsite Company: Contact Name:Carson Lopez Number of Openings:9 Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary) To learn more about Cornell's non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see . Union Positions The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. 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Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.