Groundsperson

Position Details

Position Information


About Fordham


Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position
Groundsperson


Position Number
M00330


FLSA
Non-Exempt


Scheduled Hours Per Week
40


Department
Custodial Services-RH


Campus
Rose Hill


Work Arrangement
Onsite


Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy at


Position Summary


Reporting to the Associate Director of Grounds and Transportation, the Groundsperson performs tasks in the maintenance of park grounds, equipment, street medians, trees, and other landscaped areas.

This position requires work hours from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Essential Functions


Maintains all campus grounds, including roadways, walkways, parking lots, and landscape.

Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.

Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.

Empties trash and recycling containers.

Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.

Assists in preparing soil and planting flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.

Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.

Maintains, cuts, and removes trees as needed.

Applies fertilizer and herbicides as directed.

Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and campus entrances as needed during the winter months.

Operates snow blower or snow plow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.

Performs routine checklist on power equipment.

Sets up items and other equipment as required for indoor and outdoor events.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.


Management Responsibilities
Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.


Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience


High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in grounds or other related duties.

Valid New York State driver's license.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills


Extensive knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes.

Knowledge of standard tools of the trade and operation of power plant equipment.

Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service
2803.20


Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service
2803.20


Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees
2242.40


Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees
2242.40


Union Affiliation
Local 810

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
M135P


Number of Vacancies
1


Start Date

Posting Date
09/14/2026


Special Instructions

FOR FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LOCAL 810 INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: You must upload the required Referral Form for the corresponding position.

EEO Statement


Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Start Date
ASAP