Groundskeeper

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, trim shrubs, edge sidewalks and maintain landscaped areas.
• Plant, water, fertilize, weed, and maintain flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs.
• Operate grounds equipment including mowers, tractors, trimmers, blowers, snow blowers, and utility vehicles.
• Maintain athletic fields and outdoor event spaces.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, roads, parking lots, and building entrances.
• Apply salt, sand, herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers in compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist with preventative maintenance work orders as needed.
• Monitor campus grounds and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, or repair needs.
• Support emergency maintenance response activities as needed.
• Follow all OSHA, PPE, chemical handling, and campus safety procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Set up and break down tables, chairs, staging, and equipment for campus events.
• Complete assigned work orders and documentation accurately and timely.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Operations & Student Work Director.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• 13 years of facilities, groundskeeping, landscaping, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, and fleet vehicles safely.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.
• Active drivers license and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in an academic and residential campus environment.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather in varying conditions, chemicals, dust, noise, and mechanical equipment.
• Noises related to mechanical equipment and tools including vibrations should be expected.
• Working spaces may be crowded based on traffic and equipment configuration.
• Ability to lift 50 - 75 lbs. Routine lifting between 10-35 lbs.
• Perform physically active work including bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods.
• Occasional need to reach overhead to perform work duties.
• Utilize mobility assistive devices and equipment as necessary.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to safely handle tools and operate grounds equipment.
• Good vision and hearing, with corrective or assistive devices as necessary, to safely monitor campus grounds and operate machinery.

Benefits

Paul Smiths College is an equal opportunity employer.