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Plant Science Research Farm Manager (Educational Program Manager 1) University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Connecticut is currently searching for a new research farm manager. The research farm is located one mile south of the main UConn campus in Storrs, CT (google map: https://goo.gl/maps/s5Lmp5XrCYkYnuqN7 ). This 100+ acre research facility supports research, outreach, and teaching activities of 15+ faculty and professional staff and their associated graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. These activities include turfgrass, ecology, entomology, agroforestry, plant pathology, forages, field crops, soils, sustainable agriculture, vegetables, weed ecology and control, and woody and herbaceous ornamentals. We are seeking a knowledgeable, experienced, and creative individual to fill this position. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading and supervising farm staff, maintaining facilities infrastructure including 100+ pieces of equipment, an automated in-ground irrigation system, and on-site repair shop, greenhouses, and cold frame. Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience. For more information and list of qualifications, please review the job description here: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/cw/en-us/job/496026 Inquiries about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Ana Legrand (ana.legrand@uconn.edu )
Plant Science Research Farm Manager (Educational Program Manager 1)
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Connecticut is currently searching for a new research farm manager. The research farm is located one mile south of the main UConn campus in Storrs, CT (google map: https://goo.gl/maps/s5Lmp5XrCYkYnuqN7 ). This 100+ acre research facility supports research, outreach, and teaching activities of 15+ faculty and professional staff and their associated graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. These activities include turfgrass, ecology, entomology, agroforestry, plant pathology, forages, field crops, soils, sustainable agriculture, vegetables, weed ecology and control, and woody and herbaceous ornamentals.
We are seeking a knowledgeable, experienced, and creative individual to fill this position. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading and supervising farm staff, maintaining facilities infrastructure including 100+ pieces of equipment, an automated in-ground irrigation system, and on-site repair shop, greenhouses, and cold frame. Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience. For more information and list of qualifications, please review the job description here: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/cw/en-us/job/496026
Inquiries about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Ana Legrand (ana.legrand@uconn.edu )
Athletic Field and Grounds Maintenance/School Van Driver
RSU5 DURHAM-FREEPORT-POWNAL, Me.
Athletic Fields and Grounds Maintenance/Van Driver
This is a full-time 40 hours per week year round Position. M-F 7:00am to 3:30pm. Hours subject to change based on the school year. Overtime available with winter operations and busy sports seasons. Full benefit and retirement packages available.
Athletic Fields and Grounds Maintenance Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive students to and from school AM and PM following a set schedule.
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.
Position remains open until a suitable candidate is found.
Please apply directly on our district website, www.rsu5.org.
Email chisholmj@rsu5.org if you have any questions.
Sports Turf Technician
Full-Time Seasonal
Championship Turf Services is currently accepting applications for the position of Sports Turf Technician. This is an exciting and promising opportunity for individuals who are passionate about sports turf, possess superb customer service skills, a high level of attention to detail, and are looking to advance their career with Connecticut’s leading provider of athletic field management services.
As a sports turf technician, you will be part of a team responsible for turfgrass maintenance, renovation, and cultural services including baseball/softball infields and synthetic surfaces for our client base of professional facilities, universities, public and private schools, municipalities, and golf courses.
Successful candidates should possess a working knowledge of turf management, with experience in athletic field maintenance, golf course management, or landscaping/lawn care, as well as knowledge or ability to learn of proper maintenance and skillful operation of 40-60 HP tractors with turf care attachments, reel and rotary mowers, and other equipment necessary for sports turf management and renovation. Clean driving record and the ability to operate trucks with trailers a must. Ability to obtain CT Supervisory or Applicator's license a plus.
Candidates need to be able to work early on a regular basis, along with occasional long hours and weekends if needed. Schedule and hours may be dependent on weather, workload, and events.
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. The company provides a full benefit package including health insurance, 401K plan to qualified employees, and paid holidays. Excellent opportunity for advancement. For further information please contact Steve DiBella at (860)
Championship Turf Services: is currently seeking a full-time seasonal employee with routine maintenance of Fairfield University’s Athletic Fields and neighboring Country Day School’s Athletic Facilities. This position will be a hands-on experience where the individual will be introduced to every aspect of athletic field maintenance, and equipment maintenance and repair. Position will run from March to December 7:30am - 4:00pm. Located at Fairfield University
Athletic Fields: 14 acres of natural grass athletic surfaces. (Lessing Field, Alumni Diamond, Alumni Field, Gruaert Field, Country Day School fields). 6 Acres of synthetic surfaces (Rafferty Stadium, University Field, Barlow Practice Field).
Duties/Responsibility Include: Mowing, painting and layout of fields to meet NCAA and MAAC requirements. Mound work, hand watering, topdressing, grooming, verti-cutting, aerification, equipment maintenance, irrigation repairs, pest and disease management, general athletic field maintenance.
Provide effective leadership for Grounds and Facilities Management Garage by supervising, developing, and assigning the day-to-day maintenance and operational needs. Oversee the Academy’s grounds, athletic fields, , woodlands and trail system. Take responsibility for ensuring landscape and exterior facilities are safe, aesthetically pleasing to established standards, and functionally adequate for defined programs.
Must be computer literate with ability to utilize computerized maintenance management system, time and attendance software and irrigation monitoring and management systems. Valid operator's license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle required.
Possess and maintain a New Hampshire commercial applicator pesticide license - supervisory level.
Incumbent is expected to work with a high level of independence and autonomy, and exercise a high degree of initiative, influence, and judgment.
Provide day-to-day supervision and direction to grounds and garage personnel.
Frequent contact with PEA administrative and academic offices, staff, internal and external faculty.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Grounds Specialist
Facilities Services
Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Staff Appointment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
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 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.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby College website. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the contact information of three professional references.
A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Phillips Exeter Academy is looking to hire a full time Groundsperson.
Those interested may apply here: https://exeter.edu/about-us/career-opportunities
Maintains and preserves the Academy’s physical environment to ensure a clean, safe appearance and
functional condition for those visiting, working on, and using the main campus, athletic facilities and
woodlands.
This position is considered “Essential Personnel” in the event that:
Essential Personnel are required to report to or remain at work if instructed to do so if contacted directly by the supervisor (or his/her designee), the Principal or a member of the Principal’s Staff (Leadership Team).
Incumbent works under the guidance of the Grounds Manager, but is expected to work with a high level of independence and autonomy, and exercise a high degree of initiative, influence, and judgment in decisions impacting staff and department operations.
Expected to solve problems or address issues that require immediate attention.
None
Frequent contact with students, Dean of Students office, PEA administrative and academic offices, faculty, coaches, and staff. External contacts may include parents, outside organizations, visitors and local community neighbors.
Education
Experience
Skills & Knowledge
SGS Turf Care
Would you like to be part of a team that invests in you? Do you want to be a part of a small, stable company where you can grow and advance within the company? How about a company that values your quality of life outside of work? If you answered YES…..then come join our team!
We are growing and have open positions to fill. We are looking for a team member who is professional, organized, has a positive attitude, takes great pride in their work, who works well within a team, but can also work independently when needed.
This would be an excellent career opportunity for a competent turf specialist looking for a superior work environment, competitive pay and the opportunity to work on a variety of projects. Basically, the owner is looking for a #2 person who can work with him to continue to grow the company and take it to the next level.
SGS Turf Care is a professional turf application and irrigation service company, founded in 2015 by a former golf course superintendent. The company is well established and has attained double digit revenue growth every year. We have achieved this because, we pride ourselves in producing high quality turf and providing excellent customer service. Our focus is on quality not quantity. As experts in turfgrass management, we offer more than basic lawn service and turf applications. Our clients include universities, private schools, school districts, high-end residential lawns, and golf courses.
Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Secondary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Summary of Requirements for the position:
Although not required, having the following would be considered ideal:
Duration: This is a full-time year-round position. Work weeks are typically 5 days with only occasionally working on weekends.
Benefits: Flexibility with work schedule, PTO, IRA with company match, phone allowance, expenses for professional associations and professional development, paid expenses to obtain/maintain license(s), and bonuses.
Compensation: Salary range $58,000 - $62,000 DOE
To Apply: Please email Justin Santos at info@SGSNH.net and include a cover letter, resume and references. All inquiries are kept confidential.
Be part of a progressive turf managment team taking care of over 40 acres of playing fields and 60 acres of Town-owned property. Our turf plan has been showcased nationally in the APWA Reporter and we are looking for the perfect fit to join our exsiting team of talented and dedicated turf groundsmen.
Job description link and instructions below: description:https://www.wilmingtonma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif5221/f/uploads/2021_12_10_external_posting_grounds_ii_website.pdf
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,445 full-time undergraduates and 5,125 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 878 full-time and 1,201 FTE faculty, 2,750 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.2 billion, and an endowment in excess of $2.8 billion.
Athletic Maintenance Split 1st Shift, Sunday-Thursday, 7am-3:30pm
THIS POSTION IS ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
*** Please apply at https://bc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home?c=bc
Any Questions or to talk futher about the postion, please contact Matt Hayes at 781-727-6020 and or hayesbc@bc.edu
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