Job Description

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

The Buildings and Grounds Dept. seeks a part time incumbent to assist higher level maintenance staff with grounds maintenance.  The incumbent will mow the lawns, plant, prune trees & shrubs, and remove debris.  Assisting in weeding, cutting down trees, helping with the repair of potholes, and assembling park benches also required.  Additional tasks to be assigned.   

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:  A high school or equivalency diploma is required.  The successful candidate must also have experience with the use of lawn mowers, chain saws, and weed whackers. 

Preferred Qualifications:  One year of experience in the operation of automotive equipment such as a tractor, truck or related equipment strongly preferred. 

Additional Information:

Hourly Rate of Pay:   $13.25 per hour, no benefits.

Work Schedule: The work schedule will be up to 28 hours per week.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position and a resume/CV.  You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to:  https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.  The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. 

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.