Groundskeeper I - Curry College

Curry College • Milton, MA

77d • $22

About The Position

Reporting to the Foreman of Grounds, the Groundskeeper I is responsible for a wide range of maintenance duties and general repairs, monitoring and providing general up-keep, and ensuring the College facilities are maintained at a high standard, including but not limited to: Works closely with the Lead Groundskeeper and assists in various College set-ups, and perform seasonal landscape and other campus-wide ground maintenance tasks as directed. This position requires participation in an on-call rotation schedule. In addition, this position is required to participate in general snow shoveling and removal, salting, sanding, and trash pick-up as directed and as needed. This position's schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D or equivalent required
• Hoisting License preferred
• A valid unrestricted Massachusetts driver's license required
• One (1) to three (3) years of relevant grounds and landscaping experience required
• Overall working knowledge of general maintenance and repair operations and practices
• Proven skills in the safe use of hand and power tools used in buildings and grounds maintenance
• Basic working knowledge on the use of computers
• Proven effective communication skills, a high level of professionalism and strong customer service orientation
• Ability to complete required daily administrative processes
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated history of being prompt and reliable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible in a changing fast paced environment
• Proven record of team orientation with demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex environment with constantly changing priorities
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Responsibilities

• Assist with the storage and inventory of all office and residential furniture
• Assist in distributing and/or installs campus signage and flags; maintains inventory and storage of College signage
• Assist the Lead Grounds-worker with overall completion of set-ups/breakdowns for various College functions, events, and conferences
• Safely operate all landscaping, grounds, and snow removal equipment
• Perform seasonal landscaping duties and grounds maintenance assignments as directed
• Prepares requests for supplies, equipment, and material purchases from vendors including quantities and prices. May purchase as directed
• Informs supervisor and/or office staff, in a timely manner, when facilities related supplies, equipment, and material purchases are needed
• Communicate regularly with management to meet the needs of the department
• Under general supervision, work independently within department standard operating procedures, referring all requests to purchase to the Foreman of Grounds
• Must adhere to all safety practices and standards
• Provides timely response to work orders and assignments
• Perform duties independently according to broadly prescribed renovation and maintenance projects
• Effectively completes required administrative processes on request and effectively produces required documentation and reports
• Works collaboratively with B&G and other College employees
• Identifies and reports any items that are in need of repair and/or pose a safety hazard at both interior and exterior of buildings to Foreman, forwarding to B&G office issues that need immediate attention
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and safe at all times including company vehicle
• Provides responsible and reliable coverage; must occasionally be available for off-hour emergencies
• A reasonable amount of overtime may be required as necessary to meet the needs of the department
• May occasionally be required to perform various grounds or trades tasks, including but not limited to moving furniture, assisting in set ups, as directed
• Assist with other B&G functions and perform other duties as directed

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $22.00 an hour

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED