Campus Grounds & Field Maintenance Specialist

Wheaton College of Massachusetts; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Wheaton College in Norton, MA is seeking a hands-on Facilities Groundskeeper to provide broad in-house groundskeeping, athletic field maintenance, seasonal landscaping, and campus-wide snow and ice management. You will support events, waste removal, and general facility upkeep across trades, contributing to a safe and attractive campus environment.

The role requires working overtime for emergencies and weekends; a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 Years of Grounds and General Maintenance Experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping, and general facility operations.
• Basic understanding of carpentry and the proper use of trade tools.
• Familiarity with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems sufficient to support minor repairs or assist trade staff.
• Ability to safely operate light and heavy equipment, including mowers, trucks, tractors, and grounds machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high aesthetic and safety standards.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, shovel, and perform outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Commitment to safety protocols and proper use of tools, machinery, and chemicals.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and during emergencies such as snow removal or storm response.

Responsibilities

• Landscaping & Grounds: Perform all primary campus landscaping duties, including planting, cultivation, and care of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers.
• Execute regular mowing, edging, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, aerating, slice seeding, dethatching, brush clearing, and seasonal clean-ups to maintain an attractive, safe campus environment.
• Athletic Field Care: Prepare and line natural/turf fields for play, position field equipment, perform field maintenance, and groom artificial turf.
• Hardscapes & Campus Grounds: Inspect exterior hardscapes, outdoor furniture, benches, umbrellas, retaining walls, catch basins, stormwater components, and jogging paths for damage or debris.
• Snow and Ice Removal: Assist with campus-wide snow and ice removal; operate plow trucks, loaders, snow blowers, and salt spreaders.
• Trades Assistance: Support Carpentry, Painting, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Locks with general work orders, repairs, lamp changes, filter replacements, and furniture moves.
• Waste & Events: Collect and dispose of campus solid waste and recycling; assist event setups, breakdowns, furniture moves, and logistics for major events.

Skills

Driver's license

Grounds maintenance

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

HVAC familiarity

Operate light/heavy equipment

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Mowers

Tractors

Commercial-grade electric power equipment

Job description

Wheaton College in Norton, MA is seeking a hands-on Facilities Groundskeeper to provide broad in-house groundskeeping, athletic field maintenance, seasonal landscaping, and campus-wide snow and ice management. You will support events, waste removal, and general facility upkeep across trades, contributing to a safe and attractive campus environment.

The role requires working overtime for emergencies and weekends; a valid driver’s license is essential.