Grounds & Garden Specialist - Day Shift

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Maintenance Groundsworker to keep outdoor spaces attractive and safe. You will mow lawns, plant beds, mulch, prune, weed, and perform seasonal cleanups to maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment for patients and staff.

The role requires a MA driver license, a Hoisting Engineer License within 6 months, and at least five years of related experience. You must be able to lift 50 lbs and work flexible shifts, including snow removal duties.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts driver license (minimum Class D).
• Hoisting Engineer License (minimum Class 2A) within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of five years related grounds maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of plants, planting techniques, pruning, weeding, mowing.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts for safety (snow removal).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed.
• Substitution allowed with equivalent education/experience in responsibilities listed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains lawns through mowing, watering, fertilizing and seeding.
• Cares for planting beds/gardens, mulching, weeding, pruning, fertilizing.
• Identifies plants and performs proper maintenance.
• Removes snow and ice to keep roads/walkways safe.
• Performs seasonal cleanups (leaves/debris).

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn mowing

Snow removal

Plant care

Independent worker

Flex shifts

Heavy lifting

Education

Massachusetts driver license

Hoisting Engineer License (Class 2A)

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Maintenance Groundsworker to keep outdoor spaces attractive and safe. You will mow lawns, plant beds, mulch, prune, weed, and perform seasonal cleanups to maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment for patients and staff.

The role requires a MA driver license, a Hoisting Engineer License within 6 months, and at least five years of related experience. You must be able to lift 50 lbs and work flexible shifts, including snow removal duties.