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About Us:
New England Pro Greens & Turf is a leader in golf course and athletic field renovation across New England. We specialize in golf course and athletic field renovations and construction. We renovate existing playing surfaces through laser grading, sod installation, site work, and turf renovations.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a full-time Lead Turf & Field Specialist to take ownership of projects from start to finish. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on operator with great communication skills and the ability to manage a small crew. Being coachable and a team player is essential. The right candidate will have a background in golf course and athletic field renovations/horticultural practices, with expertise in grading, general site work, and attention to detail for fine grading and finish work.
This position involves traveling throughout New England and working on-site at golf courses and athletic fields. You will be responsible for coordinating with sod farms, ensuring materials arrive as scheduled, and overseeing the complete renovation process—from site prep to final installation.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Why Join Us?
If you have the experience, leadership skills, and a passion for high-quality turf and field work, we want to hear from you!
To apply, send your resume and a brief description of your relevant experience to info@turfinstaller.net or call our office at 603-934-1995 for more details.
UMass Extension is hiring an Extension Educator II for Sustainable Turf & Landscapes. This position will support development and implementation of educational resources and programming and participate in delivery of research-based information to meet stakeholder needs. The enhancement of economic, human, and environmental health and sustainability of relevant industries will be priorities for this role.
This is a full-time position with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. The successful candidate will have achieved at least a bachelor’s degree and have two years of relevant professional experience. Special consideration will be given to candidates with a master’s degree, experience in turf and/or landscape management systems, adult education experience, web or social media experience, and/or project management experience.
For more details, and to apply, please see the formal position announcement linked below: https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/526477/extension-educator-ii-turf-landscape-hybrid-opportunity
Contact Jason Lanier at jdl@umass.edu or 413-545-2965 with questions.
Description
Perform various duties such as grass cutting, raking, digging, pruning, trimming, planting and caring for trees, bushes, shrubs, flowers, grass, etc., consistent with the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds, greenhouses and the athletic fields. Remove and dispose of rubbish and trash, sweep walks and roadways, remove debris. Shovel and salt walkways, stairs and streets. Move equipment and materials between locations as needed. Maintain and clean equipment as needed or required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a full time, non exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Condensed summer 4-day work week
Tuition & Education benefits
Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
Generous paid time off
Additional Information:
This position is classified as non-exempt level position for purposes of the federal wage and hour law.
This position is full-time and comes with benefits as described click here .
A member of the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA).
Application Instructions:
Please apply on The College of the Holy Cross Website under Human Resources, Employment Opportunities
www.holycross.edu
Please attach resume and cover letter if possible, otherwise, please submit an online application.
Should you be a candidate for further consideration after hiring manager review, you will be contacted by a human resources representative.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957.
GROUNDSKEEPER/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
The Town of Dover Park and Recreation Commission and Department of Public Works seeks a full-time Groundskeeper/Heavy Equipment Operator. Duties include, but are not limited to, upkeep of grounds, sports fields, and buildings; maintenance of operating equipment; snow and ice removal and clean-up, and operation of heavy and light equipment.
The Groundskeeper will maintain equipment including mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors and trucks and perform small engine repair and assist with snow and ice clean-up including operating snow removal and sanding vehicles. Other duties include assisting in emergency highway repairs, other public works repairs, and other emergencies as needed. The position requires the operation of heavy and light equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes, snow plows, sanders, trucks and other equipment necessary for completion of projects.
The individual will work under the general direction of the Director of Public Works or other designated supervisor.
High school diploma and experience with grounds and highway maintenance procedures is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of valid Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License (B) and Hoisting License (2A and 4G) are required.
This is a 40 hour per week, fully benefited position with an expected hiring range between $26.24 and $29.23 per hour according to Grade 6 of the Local 1116 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Hours of work are 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays, and additional overtime hours for snow & ice removal and as required by the DPW Director.
Resumes and applications may be emailed as a Word or PDF document to rtusino@doverma.gov. This position will remain open until filled.
AA/EOE.
Parks Department
April 2025 – October 2025
$17.00 per hour – Up to 40 hours/week
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include maintaining park grounds and athletic ball fields, painting, mowing turf, planting and watering annual flowers and other general custodial maintenance duties.
There is an opportunity for the right individual who is interested in Turfgrass Management to work at Historic Holman Stadium. This individual will maintain the baseball field with a high level of attention to detail, creating excellent field conditions, thus providing a great hands on experience.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at http://applitrack.com/nashua/onlineapp/
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Recruiting practices shall be consistent with State and Federal Law (2/12/2025)
St. George's School in Middletown, RI is currently seeking candidates for the position of Associate Director of Grounds. Interested candidates can apply by sending their cover letter and resume to hr@stgeorges.edu
Position Summary:
The Associate Director plans, directs, manages, leads, and actively participates in the overall operation of the Grounds Department in order to maintain a safe and attractive landscape which includes all campus grounds, roadway infrastructure, athletic fields and the rink complex. The Associate Director is responsible for assigning, training and evaluating work for Grounds personnel proactively, while also ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety standards where required. This position is a working supervisory position with expectations that include manual labor.
Supervises:
Staff of 6 to support Grounds/Rinks
Responsibilities:
● Develop and implement a displayed schedule of maintenance for the campus landscape, roadways, parking infrastructure, and athletic fields for staff to easily work from.
● Manage a seasonal master plan for distribution for the proper care of campus.
● Assesses, develops, implements and evaluates necessary cultural practices for turf and tree care, irrigation, stormwater management.
● Work with the Director of Athletics and Equipment Manager to ensure that the athletic fields are prepared and set up seasonally with the necessary athletic equipment for their use.
● Ensure that the mechanical equipment and ice surfaces in the ice arena are readied and maintained throughout the seasons for ice sports as well as for indoor training during inclement weather in the fall and spring seasons.
● Ensure that all Grounds staff are trained on safe operating practices for the equipment that they use, and provide them with the necessary safety equipment.
● Responsible for the Grounds Department budget preparation and management; coordinates the requisitioning and purchasing of Grounds supplies and equipment;
● Develops contract specifications and scopes of work when appropriate.
● Ensures compliance with applicable rules, laws, and policies including those related to hazardous materials handling and communications to the community.
● Implement efficient and safe snow removal plans in order to maintain continuity of campus operations.
● Provide support for special events such as setting up, removing and storing tables, chairs and equipment.
● Communicates with administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
● Coordinate the inspection, identification, and correction of all required safety protocols pertaining to grounds and rink operations.
● Responsible for the general maintenance of Grounds vehicles and equipment as well as multiple school owned vehicles.
● Recruit, screen, interview, hire, and train Groundskeepers when applicable.
● Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
● Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director of Operations.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
● High School diploma or equivalent
● 10 years of Grounds keeping experience
● Supervisory experience
● This position is a key member of our essential staff with regards to emergency operations related to weather and must be available during emergencies.
● Knowledge of OSHA requirements related to typical grounds work.
● Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communications skills
● Excellent tact and diplomacy skills
● Experience with Microsoft Office is desirable
● Candidate must pass nationwide criminal record check
Physical Requirements:
● Work in a school campus environment. Possess the ability to lift 50 pounds, walk up and down stairs, attend meetings in various locations across campus and use various hardware and software technologies as required.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
Westwood has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join the Fields and Grounds team within the Department of Public Works. The ideal candidate will be technically skilled and detail oriented with a focus on safety in carrying out manual work in the operation of heavy motor equipment related to fields and grounds projects. The position works under the general direction of the Fields and Grounds Foreman and/or Senior Working Foreman.
Responsibilities and duties include:
Maintain all athletic fields in town by performing cleanups, mowing, grooming and lining clay infields;
irrigation repairs; servicing trash barrels; turf maintenance practices and repairs; and other field-related work.
Assist team members in turf maintenance practices, such as aerating, sod cutting/replacement, seeding, weeding infield skins and clay infield installation and removal.
Safely and efficiently operate specialized heavy equipment, such as backhoe, front-end loader, dump trucks, road sander, and asphalt roller. Skillfully manipulate a variety of hand and power tools, including jackhammers, chain saws, blowers, grooming machines, mowers and other lawn equipment.
Assist with DPW projects, as needed, including: repair and maintenance of roadways; patching potholes; building and repairing curbs and sidewalks; excavating and backfilling trenches; repairing road signs; and clearing brush along roads/highways and in the public right-of-way.
Cooperatively contribute to seasonal needs by operating vehicles to remove roadway snow, spreads sand and scrapes ice; assist in emergency highway repairs and other Public Works related emergency repairs. Provide on-call service during snow emergencies.
Qualifications and experience:
High School graduate or equivalent; 3 years’ experience in Public Works maintenance activities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in the operation and mechanics of a diverse range of Public Works heavy equipment. Working knowledge of the materials and techniques required for maintenance and repair projects.
Massachusetts Class B/Commercial Driver’s License required. Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s license required, 2A preferred, 2B and 4G required. An applicant hired into this position without the required licenses will be required to obtain them within six (6) months of employment.
Frequent heavy physical effort required in performing work in varying weather conditions.
Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen.
What we offer:
Full time, 40-hours per week benefit-eligible, union position.
Annual salary range $66,596 - $78,028 in 8 steps with ample overtime opportunities.
A comprehensive benefit package and generous time off allowances.
To Apply: Go to https://www.townhall.westwood.ma.us/ and click on “Jobs”. Resumes reviewed as received.
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