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Since 1970, the Friends of the Public Garden (the Friends) has worked with the City of Boston to care, renew and advocate for Boston’s first public parks; the Boston Common, Public Garden and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. By mobilizing advocacy for parks protection, conducting improvement projects and educational programs, and providing much-needed financial support for activities beyond the capacity of the Parks Department, the Friends has created a highly effective public-private partnership. The Friends’ constituents include members, prospective members and supporters, visitors to the parks and City government personnel.
The Senior Parks Care Manager (Manager) reports to the Director of Capital Projects & Parks Care (Director) and manages all aspects of the Tree, Shrub, Turf, and Soils programs of the Friends. The Manager supports the Director as needed with the Sculpture Conservation Program.
DUTIES
1. Horticulture Program
• Manage the tree, shrub, turf, soils, and irrigation programs • Coordinate with and manage the work of the Consulting Arborist • Manage the annual contracts for tree and shrub work, including approving the payment of all invoices in accordance with the budget • Contribute to the annual Parks Care budget process
• Manage the tree, shrub, turf, soils, and irrigation programs
• Coordinate with and manage the work of the Consulting Arborist
• Manage the annual contracts for tree and shrub work, including approving the payment of all invoices in accordance with the budget
• Contribute to the annual Parks Care budget process
2. GIS Database Program
• Manage and update the data (database) including monthly maintenance records • Manage the tree label program and integrate data into the tree database • Integrate the tree sponsorship data into the database • Expand the database to include other information pertaining to the living landscape • Create and update data-based maps as needed – for office display, communication needs, and for on-site use
• Manage and update the data (database) including monthly maintenance records
• Manage the tree label program and integrate data into the tree database
• Integrate the tree sponsorship data into the database
• Expand the database to include other information pertaining to the living landscape
• Create and update data-based maps as needed – for office display, communication needs, and for on-site use
3. Development Support
• Work with the Development Associate in supporting the tree sponsorship program.
4. Communications & Outreach Support
• Assist the communications team in providing content for all communications of the Friends, including the website, newsletters and annual reports. • Support advocacy needs with data and mapping • Manage the use of Friends signage by contractors and maintain the signage.
• Assist the communications team in providing content for all communications of the Friends, including the website, newsletters and annual reports.
• Support advocacy needs with data and mapping
• Manage the use of Friends signage by contractors and maintain the signage.
5. Parks Care Volunteer Program
• Manage the parks care volunteer groups (Rose and Border Brigades), including scheduling, contractor support, equipment, and materials as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelors degree in arboriculture, turfgrass management, or related field
• Strong technical knowledge of horticulture (trees, shrubs, turf, soils)
• Working knowledge of Arc GIS and AutoCAD
• Expertise in urban municipal park landscape maintenance and management
• Understanding of historic landscapes
• Excellent administrative, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and collaborative, maintain a positive attitude, and to work harmoniously in a fast-paced, public-service oriented, small office environment
APPLY TODAY
No phone calls, recruiters, or staffing firms, please! Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressed to President Elizabeth Vizza at opportunities@friendsofthepublicgarden.org.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Friends of the Public Garden is an equal employment opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgendered status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
REPORTS TO: Head Sports Turf Manager
DEPARTMENT: Stadium Operations/Grounds
COMPANY: Oak View Group
LOCATION: Pratt & Whitney Stadium
STATUS: Full-Time/Salary Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE: Pratt and Whitney stadium is home of the UCONN Huskies football team and hosts multiple sporting events including but not limited to football, rugby, soccer, and lacrosse. The Assistant Grounds Manager responsibilities are to comply with the daily orders of the Head Groundskeeper as it pertains to game field maintenance and operations. This position will supervise grounds crew members and certainly be required to fill in as Sports Turf Manager when needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Email resumes to: James.lappetito@oakviewgroup.com
The Worcester Red Sox Grounds Crew is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates for the upcoming 2023 baseball season. Ideal applicants have a background in athletic field maintenance or landscaping and are interested in a career in the sports industry. The Worcester Red Sox Grounds Crew is responsible for the overall maintenance and care of the Polar Park playing field.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist Field Superintendent with professional daily field maintenance including clay and infield maintenance, mowing, edging, sodding, cultural practices, fertilizer and chemical applications, irrigation repair, and other duties as assigned.
• Game Preparation including chalking, dragging, painting home plate and mound, assisting with watering of infield, adding conditioner when needed, and cleaning bases.
• Cleaning and maintenance of workshop, equipment, warning track, bullpens, and field.
• Assist with rain situations including pulling tarps; mound, home plate, and large infield tarp.
• Assist with Batting Practice set up and tear down including putting down protective mats, staging all necessary screens, and assisting with large Batting Practice Cage.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work long, nontraditional hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physical stamina for an extensive number of steps each day
• Tolerance to work outdoors in less-than-ideal weather conditions
• Ability to carry 50+ lbs
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Background in athletic field maintenance or landscaping
CONTACT
• Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and references to:
Elliot Linstrum
Field Superintendent – Worcester Red Sox
elinstrum@woosox.com
Ryan Lefler
Assistant Field Superintendent – Worcester Red Sox
rlefler@woosox.com
WESTWOOD DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Town of Westwood seeks to add a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) to the Fields and Grounds team within the Department of Public Works. The HEO will provide skilled manual work in the operation of heavy motor equipment related to fields and grounds projects.
Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications and experience: High School graduate or equivalent; 3 years of experience in Public Works construction and maintenance activities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Public Works heavy motor equipment operation and mechanics; 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. Frequent heavy physical effort required in performing work under field conditions with unavoidable exposure to bad weather and a variety of hazardous conditions.
An applicant hired into this position without the required licenses will be required to obtain them within six (6) months of employment.
Salary: This is a 40 hour-per-week, benefit-eligible, union position. Salary range is $2,225.09 - $2,555.93 biweekly. Westwood offers a generous benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RSU5 DURHAM-FREEPORT-POWNAL (Maine)
Field & Grounds Maintenance/Van Driver
RSU5 is looking for a full-time, year-round Field/Grounds Maintenance and Van Driver. This position is Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Hours subject to change based on the school year. Overtime available with winter operations and the busy sports seasons. This position reports to the Director of Facilities and the Athletic Fields and Grounds Supervisor.
Athletic Fields and Grounds Maintenance Duties & Responsibilities:
School Van Driver Duties & Responsibilities:
Requirements:
State issued driver’s license along with a clean driving record.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug testing.
Must obtain a CHRC from Maine Dept. of Education
Please contact Jason Chisholm at chisholmj@rsu5.org
Town of East Lyme
Job Description
Date: October, 2022
Position: Parks Foreman/Turf Specialist
Department: Parks and Recreation
FLSA: Non-exempt
Reports To: Director of Parks and Recreation
Supervises: Parks and Recreation Maintainers
NATURE OF WORK:
Organizes and supervises the day-to-day activities of the Parks maintenance crew. The position requires independent judgment, initiative, maturity, observation, leadership, strong communication and inter-personal skills, accuracy and planning ability. Regular duties of the Parks maintenance crew involves care, maintenance and construction of Town parks, recreational areas, facilities and public grounds. The Parks Foreman/Turf Specialist position actively participates in completing work in addition to supervising others performing the same work.
Essential Functions:
****** The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work
that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Mental and Physical requirements:
Considerable physical strength and stamina is required. The Physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as requirements of the job change.
The order in which Examples of Essential Functions and Qualifications Profile are meant only for reference and do not necessarily represent any order of magnitude.
APPLY
Position: Parks and Recreation Maintainer III
Reports to: Parks and Recreation Foreman/Turf Specialist
Supervises: N/A
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Performs general labor work and work related to the care, maintenance and beautification of grounds including facilities, parks, beaches, play fields and landscaped areas. Requires the operation of various types of tools, equipment and vehicles. Works independently in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of Parks and Recreation facilities.
Mental and Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar; or a logical assignment to the position.
Shift: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Hourly rate: $32.54/hr.
This position will be posted until filled.
The Department of Facilities Services is responsible for the efficient and cost effective operations, maintenance and management of all Tufts University facilities consisting of approximately 5 million square feet of space on three campuses (Somerville/Medford, Grafton, and Boston).
A broad range of services are provided to support the University campuses including: facility maintenance by all trades, capital maintenance, information technology systems for operations (work control, time capture, preventative maintenance), energy and utilities systems, recycling and waste management, event services, residential facilities coordination, grounds maintenance and facility condition assessment and tracking. Facilities Services plays a critical role in planning for the $30M/year deferred maintenance investment.
Related functions, which require close coordination with this department, are public and environmental health and safety, planning, design and construction of capital and deferred maintenance projects including major repairs, renovation and new construction.
Reporting to facilities management the Groundskeeper is responsible for the tasks associated with the care and maintenance of the lawns, grounds, roadways, sidewalks and other areas surrounding the university campus as needed to sustain the high quality aesthetic appearance and safety of the campus for the Tufts community. The Groundskeeper provides labor and grounds services which may include but are not limited to: Grass cutting, snow removal, weeding, pruning, sanding, seeding, fertilizing, de-icing and plowing. This position also provides services for university events, including set-ups, building maintenance tasks, installation of lawn furniture and landscaping tasks. The Groundskeeper drives various types of vehicles including but not limited to trucks, automobiles, front-end loaders, skid-steers and vans and uses various types of equipment and tools to move University furnishings and equipment, and to provide set-ups and take-downs for events and special activities. This position performs similar or related duties as required. This position is considered essential as defined in the Tufts University Employee Handbook.
Basic Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Work Schedule Requirements: Flexibility in work schedule required due to campus related emergencies, events occurring nights and weekends and special events such as matriculation and commencement.
Please apply via the Tufts Career Center at https://jobs.tufts.edu/jobs/17301?lang=en-us.
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.
Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
Please apply via the Tufts Career Center at https://jobs.tufts.edu/jobs/17300?lang=en-us.
Job Title: Grounds and Athletics Tradesperson Department: Facilities
Date Last Revised: July 2022 Reports to Grounds and Mechanical Supervisor
Employee Category: Staff, Full-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Grounds and Athletics Tradesperson will perform maintenance and work on campus grounds, and athletic fields & facilities. Along with other team members, it is their primary responsibility to prepare and maintain campus grounds and athletic fields and facilities for use by The Governor’s Academy students, rental and camp groups. Secondary responsibilities will include various facilities maintenance tasks as needed in other trades.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications and Skills Required for Position:
Hours
Monday – Friday, typically 07:00 am to 3:30 pm. Overtime, weekends and nights may be required.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Grounds and Mechanical Supervisor.
Physical Demands
To perform essential functions of the job, the following applies:
To Apply
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