Grounds Worker

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Grounds Worker to join our maintenance team. This position involves performing routine groundskeeping tasks, ensuring the upkeep and repair of campus landscapes, and contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for our community.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass, water lawns, and maintain flower beds while ensuring quality standards are met.
• Clear snow and ice to maintain safe walkways and parking areas.
• Assist with basic construction and manual labor tasks related to grounds maintenance.
• Repair and maintain campus walkways and parking lots.
• Plan, plant, and maintain landscaping in alignment with established plans.
• Remove refuse and monitor landscaped areas for repairs and maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with maintenance personnel on district‑wide projects.
• Monitor landscaped areas, sprinkler systems, and grounds to identify repair or replacement needs.
• Assist with and participate in all campus event set‑ups, including major functions like Commencement, Open House, School Opening, and Summer Conferences.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding grounds maintenance.
• Supervise student or temporary employees as needed and participate in training sessions.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping preferred.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment and tools safely.
• Strong communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions and lift heavy items.

Schedule

This is a non‑exempt position with an expectation to work Monday through Friday. Flexibility is required, as schedules may vary based on job responsibilities, and overtime must be pre‑approved by the Director. Availability for evenings and weekends may be necessary to meet departmental needs.

About Franklin Pierce University

Since its establishment in 1962, Franklin Pierce University has been a catalyst for the academic success and personal growth of numerous undergraduate and graduate students. Rooted in a robust liberal education foundation, we provide majors and programs that cultivate vital professional skills, foster close relationships among students, faculty, and staff, and offer personalized, financially accessible academic opportunities that empower our students to realize their full potential. Our impact extends across a diverse range of learners, including residential undergraduates, online students, and full‑time graduate students, through our primary campus in Rindge, NH and additional online and graduate centers in Manchester and Lebanon, NH, Austin, TX and Goodyear, AZ. We are committed to a supportive work environment and a range of benefits that align with employee needs and aspirations.

Equal Opportunity

Franklin Pierce University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. We value diverse populations and cultures, including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Franklin Pierce University is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.