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Grounds Person (1199 SEIU)

Job Locations US-NY-Hawthorne
Requisition ID
2026-12861
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
1
Hours Per Week
37.5
Travel
10%
Category
Facilities/Security/Food Service
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Overview

Performs a variety of assignments in order to maintain, repair, and beautify the New York Medical College campus, including general grounds and landscape maintenance, tree care, rubbish removal, and snow removal. As a “Level A” position, the individual must be available for emergencies including, but not limited to, as snow removal and storm damage. Schedule must be flexible in order to meet departmental needs for snow removal.

Responsibilities

  • Performs lawn care, seeding, sodding, mowing, fertilizing, mulching, thatching, weed control, watering, trimming and edging. Maintains a wide range of plantings (e.g. flowers, trees and shrubs), including watering, trimming, fertilizing, cultivating, mulching, pruning, and planting, as well as planting removals.
  • Responsible for removal and disposal of rubbish, debris, and yard waste from campus lawns, parking lots, walkways, plazas, patios, etc.
  • Responsible for operating and maintaining in a safe, knowledgeable and confident manner all related tools, equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to, hand- and riding mowers, seeders, rototillers, aerators, lawn sprinklers, small power tools, vacuums, blowers, edgers, etc.
  • Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, patios, walkways and driveways using hand tools (including shoveling, sweeping) or plowing (using truck-mounted plow, snowblower, or Bobcat), as well as sanding, chopping ice, and/or applying de-icers as required or as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirement: High school diploma or GED required.


Licenses or Certifications: Valid driver’s license required.


Technical/Computer Skills: Ability to use iPad is preferred.


Prior Experience: A basic knowledge of power tool use and horticulture is preferred. Individual should have a mechanical aptitude. Strong preference for an individual familiar with operating snow removal equipment (e.g. snowplows, snow blowers, Bobcat. etc.) Experience on a college campus preferred.


Physical & Environmental Demands: Candidates must be physically capable of performing all assigned tasks in various weather conditions. Must be able to climb and work from ladders. Must be able to routinely lift 25 pounds, and lift up to 75 pounds when required. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Minimum Salary

USD $23.88/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $24.41/Hr.

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New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Legal plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


    *Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

    New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

    Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.