Campus Shrub & Grounds Lead Technician

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a Shrubworker A to join the Campus Services Grounds team. You will maintain shrubs and beds, operate irrigation, assist with tree work, and support event setup year-round.

Requires a high school diploma with 5+ years of related experience, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and willingness to work overtime. Strong plant knowledge and safe equipment operation are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5+ years of landscaping experience.
• Knowledge of shrubs, planting, pests, fungi and diseases.
• Ability to operate medium and light equipment safely.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work autonomously and outdoors in all weather.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect shrubs and plantings for pests and disease and recommend treatment.
• Install and maintain shrub and bed plantings with proper techniques.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems and winterization.
• Support events with setup and takedown across campus.
• Move and transport furniture and equipment between locations.
• Perform snow and ice removal as part of duties.

Skills

Shrubs knowledge

Pest knowledge

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Autonomy

Physical stamina

Overtime willingness

Driver safety

Education

High School + 5+ years experience

Tools

Medium equipment operation

Light equipment operation

Irrigation systems

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a Shrubworker A to join the Campus Services Grounds team. You will maintain shrubs and beds, operate irrigation, assist with tree work, and support event setup year-round.

Requires a high school diploma with 5+ years of related experience, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and willingness to work overtime. Strong plant knowledge and safe equipment operation are essential.