Grounds Technician: Heavy Equipment & Event Setups

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is hiring a Groundsworker A in Hanover, NH. The role involves maintaining campus grounds, including turf, shrubs, and planting beds, and assisting with events by moving furniture and equipment. The position requires experience with heavy equipment, safe operation, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm (seasonal changes); onsite work only. Union position with SEIU level; compensation starts at $26.79 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain heavy, medium, and small equipment.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• Must be qualified under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must be willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation ( DOT ) physical examination.
• Must pass an annual hearing test.
• Must successfully complete required trainings including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of strenuous ground maintenance tasks including turf, shrubs, planting beds and tree work.
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies around campus and assists with event setup/takedown.
• Operates heavy, medium and light equipment safely and efficiently.
• Leads small work parties and directs others on assigned tasks.
• Maintains and repairs roadways, parking areas and walkways as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Autonomy

Physical stamina

Overtime flexibility

Driver safety policy

DOT exam

Hearing test

Safety trainings

Education

High school + 5+ years experience

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Rigging knowledge

Jackhammers

Snow blowers

Pumps

Electric snakes

Forklift

Job description

Dartmouth College is hiring a Groundsworker A in Hanover, NH. The role involves maintaining campus grounds, including turf, shrubs, and planting beds, and assisting with events by moving furniture and equipment. The position requires experience with heavy equipment, safe operation, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm (seasonal changes); onsite work only. Union position with SEIU level; compensation starts at $26.79 per hour.