GROUNDSWORKER, LICENSED, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Services

About the role

The Groundsworker, Licensed position is responsible for maintaining and managing the grounds of the university, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, irrigation, snow removal, and other related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the grounds of the university, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, irrigation, and snow removal.
• Operate heavy equipment and maintenance equipment, such as mowers, chainsaws, and snow removal equipment.
• Lift heavy items up to 50 lbs. and work outdoors continuously.
• Drive throughout the university to work areas by use of University vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.

Requirements

• 3 years of professional/commercial landscape construction experience.
• 3 years of experience of professional/commercial lawn maintenance experience.
• 3 years of professional/commercial irrigation experience, installing and troubleshooting.
• 3 years of professional/commercial snow removal experience including snow removal equipment, i.e. plows, snow blowers, etc.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Must have and maintain a Mass Hoisting License, minimum 2B.
• Knowledge of planting, trimming and pruning using hand or power equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors continuously.
• Ability to speak, read, understand and write fluently in the English language.
• Required to drive throughout the university to work areas by use of University vehicles.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license and a Mass Hoisting License, minimum 2B. They should also have knowledge of basic safety procedures and experience with heavy equipment and maintenance equipment.

Skills

• Proficient in operating heavy equipment and maintenance equipment.
• Strong physical stamina and ability to work outdoors.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and regulations.

Benefits

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.

Pay

The salary range for this position is not specified at the time of posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified at the time of posting.