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GROUNDS SPECIALIST

Facilities Services

Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, Staff Appointment

Colby’s campus comprises 714 acres including a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of three gleaming new competition and recreational fields. Most of Mayflower Hill, including all of the 128-acre Perkins Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary, is a State Wildlife Management Area. Johnson Pond, the Campbell Trails for running and cross-country skiing, a student run organic garden, and vast areas of wide-open space provide reasons to enjoy Colby’s campus year-round.

The grounds specialist position will perform the tasks necessary to maintain the College grounds, support campus events, perform moving, and set-ups as required. This is a full-time position with benefits. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the College grounds including mowing, raking, plant maintenance, lawn care, trail maintenance, and snow removal
  
• Provide support to projects which enhance the campus including new plantings, mulching, signage, and other small projects
  
• Set up facilities for College events and provide necessary support
  
• Move furniture and other materials on campus and within local area
  
• Perform work, as assigned, to properly maintain athletic facilities including the lawn care, playing surface maintenance, lining of fields, ice making, and ice grooming operations
  
• Complete manual tasks as required to meet the needs of the College, such as digging, shoveling, lifting, pushing, and similar tasks requiring physical labor
  
• Properly and safely operate grounds department equipment, as assigned by the supervisor, including trucks, tractors, riding mowers, forklift, Zamboni, and bobcat
  
• Demonstrate basic mechanical understanding of all grounds equipment
  
• Work in excavations or trenches; work from ladders, scaffolds, or in trees; work in all weather conditions
  
• Oversee periodic assignments of students and/or summer employees to ensure that work is performed to College standards
  
• Properly and safely operate all hand held equipment including lawn mowers, chain saws, trimmers, brooms, snow blowers, etc
  
• Work in a neat, careful, and safe manner to prevent injury to self and others to prevent damage to any material, equipment, or property, and to follow all prescribed safety rules and procedures
  
• Safely operate tools and equipment necessary to perform job duties
  
• Work in a positive, cooperative manner with other departmental personnel
  
• Communicate effectively and personably with a diverse community of people
  
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
  
• Respond to emergency calls as necessary
  
• Independently respond to work order and requests
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plus
  
• Experience working in similar grounds position is strongly desired
  
• Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
  
• Must be able to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage projects with minimal supervision as well as to adjust as new projects are assigned
  
• Ability to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse community
  
• Solid communication skills in order to work collaboratively with members of a diverse community and to provide excellent customer service

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to the grounds supervisor and landscape manager and has significant interaction with faculty, staff, students, peers, and the Colby community.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.

Position is 40 hours per week working in in all weather conditions. Overtime required as needed by College schedule and weather conditions. Must be available for planned and unplanned night and weekend work for College events, snow removal, and other needs as required. Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, lift up to 50 lbs., climb, or crawl as required to ensure completion of the work.

If interested please apply through our website.

http://www.colby.edu/administration_cs/humanresources/employment/grounds_spec_11_2019.cfm

SUMMARY:

This position involves hands-on experience in all aspects of field maintenance including mowing, edging, sodding, field maintenance, fertilizer and sprayer calibration/application. Additionally, the position will assist with general landscaping and snow removal around the athletic fields, Gillette Stadium and NE Revolution Training Complex..

To apply please click the following link:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=21944&clientkey=715F4103F5E4D572C92AFE85684343DC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General maintenance of all athletic fields including mowing and repairing
• Irrigation duties
• Painting of the fields (lines and logos)
• General landscaping of the Stadium and Revolution Training Complex
• Snow removal
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates
• Nights and weekends may be required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 0-2 years of landscaping experience
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced work environment
• Ability to move 50 lbs
• Ability to operate a Forklift, Back Ho or Loader
• Small carpentry and small mechanic skills a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• General labor work
• Ability to operate a Forklift, Back Ho or Loader
• Ability to move 50 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A dynamic, complex fast-paced environment requires that each individual truly seek to learn and understand from others. Appreciate and value different perspectives to expand your view and approach.
• Nights and weekends may be required

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Dartmouth College Athletics Department (DCAD) seeks an experienced Athletic Grounds Crew Supervisor who exercises responsibility for preparation and maintenance of all indoor and outdoor DCAD athletic fields and facilities. The successful candidate will also supervise the Athletics Events Crew including planning, scheduling, and implementing work assignments. 

For more information click the following link: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/52500

The Town of Wellesley DPW is seeking an Assistant Superintendent for the Park and Tree Division of the Department of Public Works. Under the direction of the Superintendent of the Park and Highway Division, the Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the management and implementation of the Park and Tree Program. The successful candidate plans, schedules and directs the day to day operations of the Park and Tree Program of the Park and Highway Division and serves as advisor and liaison in coordinating programs with other Town boards and commissions, and members of the public. The incumbent also serves as Town Arborist and Deputy Tree Warden for the Natural Resources Commission and is responsible for the administration of MGL Chapters 45, 87 & 132.

Requirements: BS degree in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Park Administration or equivalent; a minimum of five (5) years experience in Arboriculture and Landscape Management or equivalent; Massachusetts Pesticide License for Right of Ways Category #40; Massachusetts Certified Arborist or Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional; training and/or

experience in hazard tree identification and training and/or experience in electric distribution tree clearance programs. A working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email and Internet, along with effective leadership skills, experience in dealing with the public, the ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing and strong time management and organizational skills are also required. Preferred: Valid MA Class B CDL, hoisting engineer’s license, knowledge of GIS, knowledge in lake management and treatment techniques, knowledge in Athletic Field and Playground Equipment Maintenance Programs, experience in dealing with the media, making technical presentations at professional and public meetings and testifying as an expert witness.

The annual salary range for this position is $63,820 - $97,740. To apply, submit a Town job application or a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 or email as a Word or PDF document to jobs@wellesleyma.gov

by Friday, October 26, 2019.

ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a “Sports Turf Technician” for the University of New Hampshire, located in Durham, NH. 

The Sports Turf Technician maintains the landscape and artificial sports turf of all designated location(s) at the university. Must follow and adhere to all NCAA rules pertaining to Division 1 sports programs. Must perform equipment operation and other maintenance tasks according to established safety and risk management practices and other duties as necessary.

APPLE HERE

For questions, call Jill at 484-445-4991.

SPECTRA Venue Management

Assistant Sports Turf Manager.pdf

John Stark Regional High School

JSRHS seeks a full-time, year-round Turf Specialist to serve as our lead Grounds Maintenance person. Experience with sports field maintenance, snow removal, irrigation, preventive maintenance for equipment and general maintenance strongly desired. Please send a letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts, and three recent letters of reference directly to the principal’s administrative assistant, Ms. Geri Lawton, geri.lawton@sau24.org, along with an SAU 24 application for employment which can be found at http://www.sau24.org/index.php/employment-application. Application deadline is May 15, 2019.

Dover Park and Recreation Commission is seeking a full time Groundskeeper/Heavy Equipment Operator for maintenance of grounds, fields,  buildings and operation of heavy and light equipment. 

For completed job posting, description and application, please visit  www.doverma.org 

Job Posting Link

http://www.doverma.org/town-government/employment-opportunities/

Case House
Weston Public Schools
Weston, Massachusetts 

Job Description

The Facilities Department is seeking summer help assisting school custodians with painting, moving furniture, general cleaning etc. and/or assisting school grounds crew with string trimming, mowing, weeding, raking, etc. associated with outside grounds.

Flexible - Up to 40 hours, 5 days a week 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM - less 1/2 hour lunch.

Starting at $14.00/hour compensatory to experience.

APPLY HERE

Franklin, NH-based company works throughout New England on high-profile turf jobs serving golf courses, athletic fields, residential and commercial properties. Candidate must have or be able to obtain an OSHA10 card, MA Hoisting Engineer licenses HE-2A and HE-1C, and current DOT medical card. A clean driving record is a must. CDL-A license is desirable but not necessary. Must be able to operate equipment and lead a crew. Understanding of golf course and athletic field construction necessary. Pay is competitive and based upon experience level. Please send resume and references to info@turfinstaller.net.