Campus Grounds Technician & Event Lead

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a Groundsworker A to perform a broad range of campus grounds maintenance duties and operate heavy equipment. The role involves assisting with event setups, leading small work groups, and ensuring safety and quality in outdoor tasks throughout the year.

Responsibilities include turf, shrub and bed care, road and parking area maintenance, snow and ice removal, and assisting with deliveries and event setups. 40 hours/week, full-time, onsite.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain heavy, medium, and small equipment.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Must be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must be willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation ( DOT ) physical examination.
• Must pass an annual hearing test.
• Must successfully complete the following training prior to undertaking work to which training relates including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.

Responsibilities

• Assists with securing and rigging of materials to be moved by cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment.
• Maintains landscape features including beds, shrubs and turf using appropriate equipment and tools.
• Assists Campus Arborist and Tree Worker in tree maintenance operations as needed.
• Maintains and repairs campus roads, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, and exterior stairs using hand tools and powered equipment.
• Maintains and repairs above and below-ground drainage systems using hand tools and powered equipment.
• Performs demolition of materials such as brick, concrete, drywall, and plaster using appropriate equipment, including transport and disposal of resulting debris.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Autonomy

Customer service

Physical stamina

Overtime willingness

Driver safety compliance

DOT exam

Hearing test

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operator

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a Groundsworker A to perform a broad range of campus grounds maintenance duties and operate heavy equipment. The role involves assisting with event setups, leading small work groups, and ensuring safety and quality in outdoor tasks throughout the year.

Responsibilities include turf, shrub and bed care, road and parking area maintenance, snow and ice removal, and assisting with deliveries and event setups. 40 hours/week, full-time, onsite.