Groundskeeper I

Stonehill College•Easton, MA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the maintenance and protection of the grounds, walkways, roads, planting beds, and all other outside areas of the College.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or Vocational School Diploma
2 to 3 years of commercial-related work experience
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer's license to operate machinery.

Nice To Haves

The individual must be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must know all potential occupational hazards associated with the position.
Must work and adhere to all safety standards and practices.
Must know the standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the position.
Ability to use tools and equipment pertinent to the position, which includes staging, lifts, ladders, and all hand and power tools common to the position.
Must be willing and able to access all areas of the campus.
Must be willing and able to work at various heights and in limited area crawl spaces to repair and maintain necessary operations.
Must be willing and able to work extra hours when available.
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.
Ability to Interrelate with diverse individuals, including colleagues, students, and managers, as needed to get the job done.
Must treat fellow employees, students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the College with respect.
Perform snow removal and/or plowing.

Responsibilities

Cutting lawn and field grass using ride-on, stand-on, and/or walk-behind lawn mowers.
Cold patching
Planting, pruning, and trimming of trees, flowers, shrubs, and hedges using power and non-power hedge trimmers and/or saws.
Prune ornamental, shade trees and shrubs for aesthetic and maintenance purposes using arbor culturally sound techniques.
Perform weed abatement using power and manual techniques. Plant, edge, trim, mulch, grade, top dress, de-thatch, see, and water lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees as needed.
Ensure that the grounds in and around the campus remain neat and free of litter at all times.
Perform routine construction and demolition tasks as directed. Must be willing to work overtime when available.
Perform all snow removal tasks, which include but are not limited to clearing all roads, lots, walks, paths, and approaches to buildings of snow and ice as needed and/or directed.
Routinely inspect fences and curbs and repair or replace as needed.
Set up tables, chairs, and other related equipment for events on campus.
Assist faculty and staff with furniture moves on campus as directed.
Other duties as assigned.