Groundskeeper

Rochester Optical was established in Rochester, New York, in 1932. At the time, the owner saw a growing need for protective tactical eyewear for the Armed Forces, aircraft pilots, and police officers. Later, Rochester Optical became one of the country's few manufacturers of military prescription glasses frames, supplying the Army and the Air Force with combat-ready ballistic eyewear for soldiers. After World War II, the tactical eyewear company expanded its services to include creating and selling prescription eyeglasses to the public. Rochester Optical quickly became one of the best glass frames and prescription eyeglass manufacturers in the area, producing many popular glass frame styles of the time with polarized tints.

Since then, Rochester Optical has added a large, full-functioning optical lab, a wholesale business line, and a stock lens facility and created wearable device solutions using augmented reality technology.

Rochester Optical is a leader and innovator in the eyewear industry. Our headquarters are in Rochester, NY, and we continue to expand our national and international reach.

The Groundskeeper will be responsible for maintaining the appearance and functionality of our community's buildings and grounds, possessing a well-rounded technical and mechanical background. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of landscape maintenance and will be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of outdoor spaces, ensuring they are clean, safe, and visually appealing. This role involves a range of tasks related to landscaping, gardening, and general grounds maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Perform landscape maintenance tasks, including mowing, weeding, planting, mulching/stone, trimming, and edging walkways.

+ Maintain proper grass height using hand mowers, self-propelled mowers, and riding mowing equipment.

+ Maintain gardens by planting, weeding, and watering plants to promote healthy growth.

+ Conduct regular lawn mowing to maintain an even and tidy appearance.

+ Perform tree trimming to ensure safety and enhance the landscape's appearance.

+ Utilize hand tools and power tools effectively for various landscaping projects.

+ Assist in the installation of new landscape features, including plants, trees, and hardscapes.

+ Assist with hardscape projects, including patios, walkways, and retaining walls.

+ Maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of plants and lawns.

+ Build and maintain garden beds, ensuring healthy plant growth through proper care techniques.

+ Cleaning sidewalks using manual methods, such as sweeping or power washing.

+ Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and to high standards.

+ Maintaining campus cleanliness by utilizing both mechanical and hand methods, such as sweeping, shoveling, raking, etc.

+ Removal of snow/ice from paved surfaces using hand shoveling/salting, and some mechanical equipment

+ Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition by cleaning and performing routine checks.

Job Requirements

+ Knowledge of gardening techniques, landscaping, and plant care.

+ Ability to operate landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers safely.

+ Attention to detail with a commitment to quality work in maintaining outdoor spaces.

+ Willingness to work in various weather conditions throughout the season.

+ A valid and clean driver's license is required.

+ This person must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and operate any equipment used in the day-to-day maintenance of the property.

+ Must be able to remain standing for extensive periods, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or assign additional tasks as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

The benefits package includes medical insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and three high-deductible plans with employer-sponsored Health Savings Accounts), MetLife Dental Insurance, company-paid group life insurance and group long-term disability insurance policies, a Paid Time Off program, Holidays, a 401(k) program with an annual company match, and a vision program.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes, including drug testing, as permitted or required by applicable law.

Rochester Optical is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Rochester Optical will make reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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