Driver

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
Driver


Position Number
M00285


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 & Transportation, the Driver delivers inter-campus packages to all Fordham campus locations and provides groundskeeping and hardscape support on the RH campus. The Driver must be able to respond to emergencies, on call 24/7 year-round, and maintain a clean driving record.

This position requires work on Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Essential Functions


Performs duties of the Sanitation Truck Driver, including collecting refuse and recyclables from collection sites and discarding them into designated bins/off-site collection areas.

Performs duties of a Grounds-person as assigned.

Drives a van for inter-campus delivery of mail, packages, and other materials as required.

Maintains fuel containers to ensure both types of diesel and gas are kept in stock.

Responsible for maintaining "Sanitation Dump Tickets" for collection.

Operates all types of manual and power equipment used for grounds maintenance.

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


Fills in as a groundsperson when needed.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience


High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid Class "B" NY State Commercial Driver's License.

Minimum of two years of truck/bus driving experience.

Minimum of two years of operating grounds equipment and other grounds-related work.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills


Must be fluent in English.

Ability to lift up to 100lbs.

Preferred Qualifications


Minimum of two years of truck/bus driving experience and operation of a sanitation truck are preferred.

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service
$2,994.40


Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service
$2,994.40


Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees
$2,994.40


Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees
$2,994.40


Union Affiliation
Local 810

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
M131P


Number of Vacancies
1


Start Date

Posting Date
06/01/2026


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