Groundskeeper II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Westfield, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)’s Western MA Hospital is looking for a Groundskeeper II to join its team. This role is responsible for the care and maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, flower beds and walks. In addition, this role assists professional tradespeople (e.g. carpenter, painter, electrician, etc.) on indoor projects/assignments, secondary to his/her grounds keeping responsibilities.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is experienced in lawn management, snow removal, and facilities maintenance. The ideal candidate can work well individually as well as part of group projects.
Please note: The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays based on operational need.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and apply the rules, regulations, procedures, specifications and standards governing unit activities.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Willingness to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Working knowledge of the care and maintenance of lawns and grounds.
• Ability to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Ability to gather information by questioning individuals and examine records and documents.
• Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to determine proper format and procedure for assembling items of information.
• At least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in landscaping, groundskeeping, park maintenance or tree maintenance work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the procedures followed in groundskeeping work.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of materials and equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of the care and proper maintenance of equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held power tools such as chain saws, hedge trimmers etc.
• Knowledge of the techniques followed in weed control.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of pesticides.
• Skill in operating equipment used in groundskeeping work such as lawn movers, rototillers, weed control devices etc.
• Skill in the use of hand-held power tools such as chain saws, hedge trimmers etc.
• Knowledge of the procedures followed in pruning and cutting trees.
• An Associate's or higher degree with a major in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or landscape architecture may be substituted for the required experience.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid appropriate hoisting license, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, may be required.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid pesticide applicator's certificate issued by the Pesticide Bureau, Department of Food and Agriculture, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Trims, prunes, weeds, cuts and plants flowers, grass and brush, utilizing proper equipment and methods in order to ensure the beauty of the hospital grounds.
• Maintains upkeep of lawns through seeding, watering, weeding and fertilizing, by using the appropriate methods and materials, so that lawns are kept groomed and healthy.
• Participates in shoveling snow, sanding roads and walks and other tasks in connection with snow removal, by utilizing shovels, snowplows, sanders and other equipment or methods.
• Maintains cleanliness of grounds by performing duties such as picking up trash, emptying rubbish barrels, cigarette bins and cleaning drains, ditches or catch basins.
• Provides on-the-job training to assigned workers and monitors the activities of employees involved in grounds keeping work to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Makes minor repairs to sidewalks, roadways and parking lots and clears them of snow and ice.
• Performs related duties such as emptying rubbish barrels; picking up trash; cleaning ditches, drains and catch basins on grounds or roadways, shoveling snow and raking/clearing leaves.
• Maintains and ensures operational readiness, of related equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree