Campus Grounds Lead & Operations Specialist

Tufts University; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus lawns, roads, and outdoor spaces across the Medford campus. The role involves operating a range of grounds equipment, snow removal, and supporting university events with setup and takedown activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of grounds experience, strong knowledge of groundskeeping methods, and the ability to lead small teams and train others.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more consecutive years of relevant grounds experience required.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping methods: fertilization, aeration, irrigation, seeding, sodding.
• Experience operating tractors, mowers, rototillers, sprayers, and snow removal equipment.
• Must be able to use hand tools and small power tools.
• Comfortable using CMMS systems (Maximo) for work orders and maintenance logs.
• Ability to lead small teams and train co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, grounds, roadways, sidewalks and campus areas to ensure aesthetic and safety.
• Perform grass cutting, snow removal, weeding, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, de-icing and plowing.
• Operate vehicles and equipment including trucks, loaders, skid-steers, and vans.
• Set up and take-down chairs and event furniture for university events.
• Lead utility workers or student employees and provide training as needed.
• Respond to on-call and overtime requirements and perform related duties.

Skills

Grounds experience

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tractors

Lawn mowers

Rototillers

Snow removal equipment

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Tufts University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus lawns, roads, and outdoor spaces across the Medford campus. The role involves operating a range of grounds equipment, snow removal, and supporting university events with setup and takedown activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of grounds experience, strong knowledge of groundskeeping methods, and the ability to lead small teams and train others.