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Performs and provides guidance in the skilled operation of a wide variety of landscape and construction, maintenance equipment, lawn maintenance equipment, motorized wheeled vehicles, commercial trucks and tractors exceeding 25,000 lbs. to support landscape and utility construction, general excavation, and snow plowing
Performs manual labor, including shoveling, catch basin cleaning, tamping, litter control, herbicide applications and other similar tasks as assigned
Promptly reports unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment or facilities
Provides on the job training by demonstrating proper use of equipment and materials while demonstrating proper methods for accomplishing specific tasks
Assists in planning, scheduling and estimating jobs
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 heat and cold for extended periods
May come in contact with sewage and dead animals
Regular exposure to bees and pollen
This is an endowed, union position within the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). The starting pay rate is $33.19/hour.
We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.
We require these qualifications:
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
High School diploma or equivalent
NYS Commercial Pesticide License or obtain within 3 years.
Minimum of six years’ experience with landscape maintenance and construction and related equipment operation, to include a minimum of three years’ experience operating heavy motorized construction and snow plow equipment (exceeding 25,000 lbs.) and providing leadership relating to landscape/utility construction work, materials and equipment
Strong interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact with a diverse range of people
Proven 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
Is motivated to learn and takes initiative to be proactive
Demonstrated experience utilizing good judgment and problem solving to ensure a safe and efficient work environment
Previous working experience reading plans, specifications, manuals, and blueprints
Experience planning and coordinating work crews
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites
CDLB restricted license required or must obtain within 6 months of hire
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:
AAS in construction technology or landscape operations
Formal training in heavy equipment operation, and/or construction technologies, helpful
OSHA 10 course
Rewards and Benefits:
This position is based in Ithaca, New York.
Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell
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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
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Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications on-line at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs under staff positions section.
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University Job Title:
Crew Leader S11
Job Family:
United Auto Workers
Level:
S11
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Tonya Eiklor
Contact Email:
[email protected]Job Titles and Pay Ranges:
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