Groundsworker A.

Union position open to SEIU members only from 04/06/26 through 04/16/26. After one week, if unfilled, open to the general public and other Dartmouth community members.

About the role

Under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the maintenance of campus grounds using appropriate methods and techniques. Tasks include turf, shrub, and planting bed maintenance, assistance with tree work, repairs to and maintenance of roadways, parking areas, walkways, and associated features, and snow and ice removal. Also performs labor-related activities associated with the movement of furniture, equipment, and supplies, as well as support for set-up and take-down of campus events. Leads and directs small work parties. Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of heavy, medium, and light equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with securing and rigging of materials to be moved by cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment.
• Maintains landscape features including beds, shrubs, and turf using appropriate equipment and tools.
• Assists Campus Arborist and Tree Worker in tree maintenance operations as needed.
• Maintains and repairs campus roads, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, and exterior stairs using hand tools and powered equipment.
• Maintains and repairs above and below-ground drainage systems using hand tools and powered equipment.
• Performs demolition of materials such as brick, concrete, drywall, and plaster, including transport and disposal of resulting debris.
• Assists with set-up and take-down of campus events (e.g., commencement, reunions, conferences, picnics, concerts), including transport, assembly, disassembly, and storage of furniture, platforms, barricades, and public address/sound/lighting systems.
• Packs, loads, transports, unloads, unpacks, arranges, and stores furniture, equipment, and supplies between College locations.
• Performs assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to keep shop areas and vehicles neat, clean, and orderly.
• Performs snow and ice removal operations using all available equipment and tools.
• Operates heavy, medium, and light-duty equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Light: Small riding mower, push mower, leaf blower, snowblower
  • Medium: Sidewalk plow, medium tractor, medium riding mower, forklift, box truck, pickup truck with snowplow/sander, stake bed truck
  • Heavy: Loader, larger tractor, telehandler, large riding mower
• Operates loading dock equipment as needed.
• Demonstrates commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications.
• Participates in division-wide Culture and Employee Belonging (CEB) initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability, and Respect).
• Collaborates on CEB-related initiatives within the division and College.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality in a welcoming environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain heavy, medium, and small equipment.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work autonomously and perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• Qualified under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and annual hearing test.
• Must successfully complete training prior to undertaking work, including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, and Hazard Communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of rigging methods.
• High level of knowledge regarding operation and maintenance of powered equipment such as jackhammers, snow blowers, pumps, and electric snakes.
• Ability to understand and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines relating to excavation, drainage, and confined space entry.
• Ability to direct the work of and provide hands-on leadership for small work parties.

Pay

$26.79 per hour.

Schedule

• Regular full-time position, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (varies by season).
• Winter hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 12:00 PM–8:30 PM.

Location

Hanover, NH. Onsite only; no remote work eligibility.

Employment is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, including a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and credentials. Driving a vehicle (Dartmouth vehicle, off-road vehicle, rental car, or personal car) is an essential function of this job.