HMF Groundskeeper

Williams College • Williamstown, MA

35d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hopkins Memorial Forest (HMF) Groundskeeper will be an integral part of a small team dedicated to preserving the ecological and recreational value of the 2,600-acre Hopkins Memorial Forest. This role reports to the HMF Manager and requires a mix of gardening, landscaping, and trail work. This is a temporary, part-time (~20hr/week) position from mid-May through early September. The pay rate for this position is $23-$25/hr, commensurate with experience. For more information about Hopkins Memorial Forest, please click here .

Requirements

• Ability to perform physical labor, occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions (e.g., heat, rain, or buggy conditions).
• Prior experience with power equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, etc.); chainsaw experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a strong "safety-first" mindset.
• Currently enrolled Williams College students are not eligible to be hired into this temporary job.
• Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.
• Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.
• As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
• If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at [phone] or email at [email protected]

Nice To Haves

• chainsaw experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Gardening and Landscaping: Upkeep of Buxton Garden (e.g., pruning, weeding, mulching, updating signs, etc.) and the Rosenburg Center grounds (e.g., mowing, trimming shrubs, etc.)
• Trail Work: Clear fallen trees, branches, and overgrowth from trails; maintain drainage features (water bars) to prevent trail erosion.
• General Maintenance: Minor repairs to bridges, fences, flower beds, and benches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed