Full-Time, Temporary, Grounds Person

Phillips Exeter Academy•Exeter, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains and preserves the Academy’s physical environment to ensure a clean, safe appearance and functional condition for those visiting, working on, and using the main campus, athletic facilities, and woodlands. This is a full-time, temporary position through mid-December with the potential to become permanent, requiring 40 hours per week. The schedule may vary based on departmental and Academy needs, typically Monday-Friday, 7 am – 3:30 pm. This role is considered Essential Personnel.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Minimum 2 years’ related experience.
Experience with grounds equipment and machinery required.
Ability to work independently and achieve high results with minimal supervision.
Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Possess basic computer skills.
Willingness and ability to learn and utilize additional applications as needed.
High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
Physical demands require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift and push heavy objects as well as stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, lift, and transport a minimum of 50lbs.
Must be able to climb and operate equipment.
Must be able to work in confined areas and areas subject to extreme heat and cold temperatures.
Successfully complete upon hire a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
Clean Driving record upon hire (reviewed annually).
Must consistently wear assigned uniform and equipment and adhere to the appearance guidelines.
May be required to handle hazardous materials in the work area.
Essential personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed directly by designated personnel during emergency events or inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Knowledge of snow and ice removal operations preferred.
Irrigation operation experience helpful.
Pesticide applicator license and knowledge of Integrated Pest Management Practices preferred.
Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
Experience in an institutional or campus setting.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and repetitive manual labor.
Cleans culverts, drains, roads, and ditches; spreads sand and gravel; erects road markers; shovels snow; collects refuse; rakes leaves and grass; mows grass; operates light equipment related to above duties, including minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Performs other grounds maintenance as required.
Maintains natural grass and synthetic turf athletic fields, including measuring and painting field markings.
Maintains and repairs lawn irrigation systems.
Maintains and repairs athletic equipment including goals, nets, and benches.
Maintains outdoor tennis complex and Phelps Stadium venue.
Assists with maintenance, event setup, and breakdown for athletic facilities.
Cleans restrooms, athletic support buildings, and outside areas.
Moves furniture, heavy objects, and equipment.
Cultivates, transplants, prunes, waters, fertilizes, and maintains lawns, athletic fields, shrubs, trees, and plantings as instructed.
Operates all motorized and non-motorized small grounds machines and tractors with implements (e.g., snow blower, power brush, aerator, vacuum, over seeder, sweeper, large rotary mowers, forklifts).
Operates bucket truck for tree work.
Participates in snow removal.
Maintains a clean and orderly storage area within the grounds department.
Supports the collection, hauling, and disposal of refuse and recycling from Academy facilities and residences.
Performs other duties as assigned.