Landscape Worker 2, Split, Tuesday-Saturday, 7am-3:30pm

Boston College • Chestnut Hill, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Boston College is hiring a Landscape Worker 2 to maintain exterior campus landscaping, including lawns, gardens, flower beds, hedges, walkways, plazas, streets, trees, and shrubs. The position also performs light maintenance of irrigation systems and stabilizes or repairs fences, walls, curbs, and other features.

The role supports snow removal, loading and materials handling, University office and furniture moves, and special-event setups. Duties may include moving furniture and equipment, setting up chairs and tables, and transporting boxes or equipment between campus and a warehouse. Other duties related to the position’s primary functions may be assigned. This is a driving position, and the employee must meet University requirements regarding driver’s license validity and insurability.

The posted base rate is $33.62 per hour. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds.
• Valid Massachusetts Hoisting License 2A.
• Provide information verifying a valid driver's license, submit a DMV driving record, and comply with University guidelines regarding insurability.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in landscape maintenance operations at a commercial or institutional level.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns and string trim.
• Perform basic pruning of ornamental plants and hedges, weed planting beds, and rake leaves.
• Hand-pick loose trash and service external garbage barrels and dumpsters.
• Perform simple or light maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Stabilize and repair fences, gates, and masonry features, including walls and curbs.
• Clean out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Perform loading operations and handle materials.
• Assist with snow removal, including hand-shoveling stairs and walkways, spreading ice-melt products, and operating truck-mounted plows and sanding equipment.
• Operate skid-steer loaders and loading equipment for snow removal and other Landscape Services operations as needed.
• Support University office and furniture moves and special-event or function setups.
• Move furniture, set up chairs and tables, move and transport equipment, and transport boxes between campus and the warehouse.
• Perform other duties related to the primary functions of the position as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for employees.
• Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for University-funded 401(k) and employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed