Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping Specialist

Plymouth State University; Plymouth (NH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform a broad range of skilled and semi-skilled tasks surrounding turf, trees, shrubs, and hard surface areas in Plymouth, NH. You will operate diverse equipment and may lead crews on selected tasks while supporting events and emergency operations.

The role emphasizes physical fitness, reliability, and safe operation of tractors, backhoes, and trucks, with a strong focus on teamwork and timely completion of assignments.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in grounds maintenance or a related field/area.
• A valid NH driver's license.
• Experience with a Bobcat tractor or John Deere 310, backhoe, or equivalent excavating experience.
• Experience beyond one year in grounds maintenance.
• Snow removal experience.
• Equipment maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, pest control, seeding, sodding, and field layout.
• Maintain trees, shrubs and flowers including pruning, fertilization, irrigation, pest control.
• Construct, install and maintain sidewalls, patios, retaining walls, benches, sign standards, stairs and sweeping of hard surfaces.
• Operate and maintain equipment: tractors, dump/plow trucks, lawnmowers, trimmers, chain saws, bucket trucks, rototillers, sand/salt spreaders and snow blowers.
• Assist with moving and special events.
• Act as crew leader in some tasks.
• Report under emergency conditions such as snow removal, down trees and storm water maintenance.

Skills

Physical strength

Communication skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Bobcat tractor

John Deere 310

Backhoe

Job description

Plymouth State University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform a broad range of skilled and semi-skilled tasks surrounding turf, trees, shrubs, and hard surface areas in Plymouth, NH. You will operate diverse equipment and may lead crews on selected tasks while supporting events and emergency operations.

The role emphasizes physical fitness, reliability, and safe operation of tractors, backhoes, and trucks, with a strong focus on teamwork and timely completion of assignments.