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Overview

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.

What You'll Do

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.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Two (2) or more consecutive years of relevant grounds experience required.
• Working knowledge and experience in state of the art groundskeeping methods and techniques such as fertilization, aeration, irrigation, weeding, seeding, sowing and sodding:
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.
• Requires valid 2B hoister’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Requires valid MA pesticide applicators (CORE) license within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of operating and providing upkeep maintenance for equipment and vehicles such as tractors, loaders, mowing machinery, rototillers, hydraulic sprayers, aerators, lawn sweepers, and tractor-mounted snow removal equipment.
• Excellent working knowledge with winter operations for snow plowing and sanding/salting operations with a minimum of three years of experience.
• Ability to operate tractor mounted attachments including but not limited to: snow blowers, Rake-O-Vac, Verti Drain, Verti Cutter, Top Dressers, Slicer Seeders, fertilizers spreaders.
• High level knowledge of and ability to use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, lawn rollers, saws, pruners, hoses, trowels, tamps, hammers, pliers, wrenches and spading forks, Etc.
• Must be physically fit to carry out effectively all the requirements of the Facilities department; including the use and care of grounds equipment and tools.
• Ability to direct the work of and provide hands on guidance for small work groups of employees assigned to specific grounds or labor assignments and projects.
• Mechanical proficiency and use of small power and hand tools is required.
• Knowledge of plant material, planting techniques, pruning, weeding, grass mowing and snow removal and sanding and de-icing operations is necessary.
• Must be conscientious, adaptable and have the ability to communicate and work respectfully with co-employees, students, faculty and staff.
• Experience with computers for creating Word documents, updating work status in facilities related systems and use of e-mail for timely and professional communication and correspondence.
• Capability with the use desktops, laptops, iPads or other devices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid time management skills including the ability to multi-task, tactfully deal with unforeseen challenges and people and work well in a team setting with other technicians and trades professionals.
• The ability to read, write and comprehend the English language is required.
• Must be able to lift at least 70 lbs. and physically meet the requirements of the position job duties.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors and during inclement weather year round.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid 2B hoister’s license
• Valid MA pesticide applicators (CORE) license
• Valid MA Commercial Pesticide Certification
• Three or more consecutive years of relevant ground experience for an institution of higher education.
• Two (2) years of natural and synthetic athletic field experience.
• Experience in the use Maximo CMMS system
• 1D hoister’s license preferred

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.

Overview

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.

What You'll Do

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.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Two (2) or more consecutive years of relevant grounds experience required.
• Working knowledge and experience in state of the art groundskeeping methods and techniques such as fertilization, aeration, irrigation, weeding, seeding, sowing and sodding:
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.
• Requires valid 2B hoister’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Requires valid MA pesticide applicators (CORE) license within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of operating and providing upkeep maintenance for equipment and vehicles such as tractors, loaders, mowing machinery, rototillers, hydraulic sprayers, aerators, lawn sweepers, and tractor-mounted snow removal equipment.
• Excellent working knowledge with winter operations for snow plowing and sanding/salting operations with a minimum of three years of experience.
• Ability to operate tractor mounted attachments including but not limited to: snow blowers, Rake-O-Vac, Verti Drain, Verti Cutter, Top Dressers, Slicer Seeders, fertilizers spreaders.
• High level knowledge of and ability to use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, lawn rollers, saws, pruners, hoses, trowels, tamps, hammers, pliers, wrenches and spading forks, Etc.
• Must be physically fit to carry out effectively all the requirements of the Facilities department; including the use and care of grounds equipment and tools.
• Ability to direct the work of and provide hands on guidance for small work groups of employees assigned to specific grounds or labor assignments and projects.
• Mechanical proficiency and use of small power and hand tools is required.
• Knowledge of plant material, planting techniques, pruning, weeding, grass mowing and snow removal and sanding and de-icing operations is necessary.
• Must be conscientious, adaptable and have the ability to communicate and work respectfully with co-employees, students, faculty and staff.
• Experience with computers for creating Word documents, updating work status in facilities related systems and use of e-mail for timely and professional communication and correspondence.
• Capability with the use desktops, laptops, iPads or other devices.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid time management skills including the ability to multi-task, tactfully deal with unforeseen challenges and people and work well in a team setting with other technicians and trades professionals.
• The ability to read, write and comprehend the English language is required.
• Must be able to lift at least 70 lbs. and physically meet the requirements of the position job duties.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors and during inclement weather year round.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid 2B hoister’s license
• Valid MA pesticide applicators (CORE) license
• Valid MA Commercial Pesticide Certification
• Three or more consecutive years of relevant ground experience for an institution of higher education.
• Two (2) years of natural and synthetic athletic field experience.
• Experience in the use Maximo CMMS system
• 1D hoister’s license preferred

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/17300?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.

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

• Perform work on various natural and synthetic turf athletic fields throughout the season including but not limited to; mowing, blowing off, raking, grooming, lining, seeding, fertilizing, setting up nets, and more.
• Maintenance and set up of athletic venues and facilities including; track and field equipment, tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, field hockey, football, cross country, and more.
• Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, string trimming, mulching, planting, seeding, fertilizing, leaf collection, tree trimming, trash and recycling collection, and more.
• Snow and ice removal activities include but are not limited to; shoveling, snow blowing, plowing, and sand/salt spreading.
• Utilize the Academy’s maintenance software program, SchoolDude to monitor daily work requests.
• Assist with Summer Programs and support special event preparations, including graduation, alumni events, and various camp and sporting events.
• Must have a strong knowledge of landscaping and athletic fields and facilities maintenance and operations and be willing to learn and collaborate.
• Participate in disaster preparation and response as needed.

Qualifications and Skills Required for Position:

• Three to five years of experience working in landscaping, grounds, or athletic fields and facilities maintenance and operations roles.
• Any leadership experience or a degree in Landscaping or Turf Management is not required, but helpful in considering applicants.
• Must be a positive team contributor and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize projects and work requests
• Able to read written work requests, understand verbal instructions, and perform multiple basic tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to communicate with various stakeholders within the campus community.
• Have the ability to drive all trucks and operate all equipment used in the maintenance operation. Must have a valid driver’s license. Possession of a valid MA Hydraulic Hoist Operators license is helpful but not required(1C/2A).
• Possession of a valid MA state pesticide applicators license is helpful but not
• required.
• Must be able to work both independently and with a team on various projects as assigned.
• Ensure safety precautions are properly implemented during all activities.
• Must be able to work collegially; must be committed to working in a diverse community and have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations; must enjoy working with young people in a boarding school environment.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends, when necessary.

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:

• Physical ability to perform all job functions and work in wet and/or cold environments
• Must work safely and wear proper attire to suit the conditions of the job function.
• Is able to work on a ladder.
• Is capable of standing, bending, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing multiple tasks.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

To Apply

To apply for the Athletic Fields and Facilities Tradesperson position, please click here.