Groundskeeper

Saint Anselm College•Goffstown, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Anselm College is seeking a full-time, year-round Groundskeeper/Landscaper to maintain the college grounds. The position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and reports to the Grounds Supervisor. Duties include seasonal grounds maintenance, snow and ice removal, trash pickup, moving furniture, assisting with basic grounds-related construction, completing special work orders, and operating and maintaining grounds equipment. The role also includes specialized grounds and equipment maintenance, keeping storage areas organized, following health and safety procedures, and training and directing seasonal help. Successful candidates will be able to assist the college in furthering its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.

Requirements

Basic education (high school) plus one to two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and skills.
Basic knowledge and skills related to the care and maintenance of lawns, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
Skills in operating hand tools and power equipment used in grounds work.
Physical ability to perform all primary job duties.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Maintain grounds during summer by mowing lawns; planting, fertilizing, and watering grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees; pruning trees and shrubs; and removing weeds and brush with power equipment.
Maintain grounds during winter, including dormant pruning using lifts and ladders 8 to 12 feet high; removing snow and ice from parking lots and sidewalks with shovels, snow blowers, and plows; salting and sanding; and keeping fire lanes and hydrants clear.
Perform seasonal grounds work such as raking leaves, sweeping sand, and placing protective coverings over shrubs.
Pick up trash around buildings and dorms.
Move furniture, including relocating offices and setting up furniture in dorms.
Assist with basic construction tasks related to grounds maintenance, such as ditch digging, cement work, laying tar and asphalt, and installing fences and signs.
Carry out special work orders, including deliveries, pick-ups, and facility set-ups and tear-downs for special events.
Operate grounds and power equipment, including loaders, backhoes, chippers, bucket trucks, and tractors.
Follow established health and safety procedures.
Maintain tools and equipment used in grounds work.
Keep storage areas clean and organized.
Perform specialized grounds maintenance, such as maintaining athletic fields and planning and overseeing maintenance of perennial flower beds.
Perform specialized equipment maintenance and repair tasks.
Train and direct the activities of seasonal help.