Campus Groundskeeper & Event Support

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Medford Hillside (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University is seeking a Groundskeeper who reports to facilities management to maintain lawns, grounds, roadways and sidewalks, ensuring the campus remains aesthetically pleasing and safe for the Tufts community. Responsibilities include grass cutting, snow removal, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, de-icing and plowing, and supporting university events with set-ups and landscaping tasks.

Leadership of utility workers may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage care and maintenance of lawns, grounds, roadways, and sidewalks to preserve campus aesthetics and safety.
• Provide labor and grounds services including grass cutting, snow removal, weeding, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, de-icing and plowing.
• Support university events with set-ups, building maintenance tasks, installation of lawn furniture and landscaping tasks.
• Lead utility workers and work groups; instruct in safe use of tools, equipment and vehicles.

Job description

Tufts University is seeking a Groundskeeper who reports to facilities management to maintain lawns, grounds, roadways and sidewalks, ensuring the campus remains aesthetically pleasing and safe for the Tufts community. Responsibilities include grass cutting, snow removal, pruning, seeding, fertilizing, de-icing and plowing, and supporting university events with set-ups and landscaping tasks.

Leadership of utility workers may be required.