Groundskeeper/Ice Technician

Overview

Quinnipiac University invites applications for the position of Groundskeeper/Ice Technician, to be responsible for performing semi-skilled grounds maintenance work on Quinnipiac University grounds and property and custodial work.

• Title: Groundskeeper/Ice Technician
• Shift: Wednesday-Sunday, 4:00PM-12:30AM
• Location: York Hill campus
• Starting hourly rate of $35.54
• In addition to this base hourly rate above, there is an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for this shift that begins at 4pm.

Responsibilities

• Must have knowledge of grounds maintenance including but not limited to, fertilizing, weed control, planting and pruning. Must have knowledge and skill to perform general custodial duties. Must be able to perform a variety of semi-skilled groundskeeper/custodial duties on his or her own such as minor irrigation repair, minor maintenance to small motorized equipment, erecting staging, operating power mowers, tractors/mowers, snow blowers, and other grounds keeping equipment. Must drive trucks, buses, forklifts, and other motorized equipment, which may include emergency fill in for a Mechanic I on snow removal.
• May oversee custodians and student workers assigned by Supervisor.
• Operate ice resurfacing equipment including ice resurfaces, edger's, and painting apparatus in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform ice equipment maintenance including blade changes, greasing, hose repairs, belt replacements, and pump repairs as well as daily ice depth logs, temperature settings, basic ice plant checks, circle checks, and daily ice activity logs
• Perform general maintenance duties including painting, masonry maintenance, dasher board and glass repairs, hoop repairs, safety netting inspections/repairs, and operate power tools as necessary.
• Through training, this position will become a certified ice technician (CIT) by attending the following STAR courses:
  
  • Ice Maintenance and Equipment Operations (IMEO)
  • Ice Making and Painting Technologies (IMPT)
  • Basic Refrigeration (BR)
  • CIT Re-certification (every 5th year)
• Will be responsible for working (through rotation) on the ice installation and removal crew, open skates, men's and women's hockey games, and any other ice related function
• All groundskeeper/ice technicians may be called for emergencies as required, including snow removal.

Qualifications

• Valid CT Driver's License
• Prior experience in grounds maintenance as described above

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume and contact information for three references.

• The hours for this position will be Wednesday-Sunday, 4:00pm-12:30am.
• Please note this is a union position with a starting hourly rate of $35.54.
• In addition to this base hourly rate above, there is an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for this shift that begins at 4pm.
• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical demands test, drug screening test, and background check.

Quinnipiac University offers eligible full-time faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, education benefits, and retirement benefits.