Campus Landscape Technician: Grounds & Snow Team

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Wellness & Life

Retirement

Commuting & Transportation

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker to upkeep grounds and hardscape. You will perform litter and debris removal, turf maintenance, and seasonal snow clearance as part of the NU Snow Team, ensuring safe, clean campus spaces.

The role requires physical work, driving and operating multiple grounds equipment, and compliance with safety standards. Union Local 32BJ membership begins after 90 days; base pay rate listed as $35.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of work experience in arboriculture or related field including landscape installation and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of turf maintenance techniques.
• Experience in construction and care of hardscape systems.
• Must operate various equipment and tools listed in Responsibilities.
• Must communicate effectively with peers and customers and follow directions.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s License within three months.
• Massachusetts OPSI 2A and 1C hoisting licenses within six months.
• Able to perform strenuous manual labor and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in all weather and overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe, well-presented grounds and hardscape areas across the Boston campus.
• Perform landscaping projects including excavation and grading for display beds, turf areas, and driveways.
• Support snow removal on university grounds as part of the Snow Team.
• Operate equipment such as powered sweeper, bobcat, dump truck, and other grounds tools.
• Report unsafe equipment or conditions to supervisor and follow safety rules.

Skills

Communication

Overtime readiness

Manual labor endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bobcat

Dump truck

Powered sweeper

Steam cleaner

Jack hammer

Air Knife/Spade

Rotor tiller

Chain saw

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston seeks a Landscape Maintenance Worker to upkeep grounds and hardscape. You will perform litter and debris removal, turf maintenance, and seasonal snow clearance as part of the NU Snow Team, ensuring safe, clean campus spaces.

The role requires physical work, driving and operating multiple grounds equipment, and compliance with safety standards. Union Local 32BJ membership begins after 90 days; base pay rate listed as $35.40 per hour.