Grounds Technician: Landscaping & Snow Removal

Bridgewater State University; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University seeks a Skilled Laborer, Grounds to support campus grounds maintenance and related outdoor work. This essential AFSCME position joins a team maintaining the campus landscape and facilities.

Work hours are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday–Saturday, with Sundays and Mondays off. Applicants must pass background checks and will operate signs, lawn equipment, and snow removal tools as required.

Qualifications

• At least six months of full-time or equivalent part-time manual labor experience.
• Valid Massachusetts Class 3 license or higher.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Physical stamina and endurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform various manual labor tasks in support of grounds keeping.
• Install and repair signs.
• Maintain grounds by planting, transplanting, raking leaves, pruning trees and shrubs, seeding lawns.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lift heavy objects

Stand for long periods

Manual labor

Follow instructions

Massachusetts Class 3 License

Hand tools

Power tools

Motorized equipment operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Snow removal equipment

Lawn maintenance equipment

Job description

Bridgewater State University seeks a Skilled Laborer, Grounds to support campus grounds maintenance and related outdoor work. This essential AFSCME position joins a team maintaining the campus landscape and facilities.

Work hours are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday–Saturday, with Sundays and Mondays off. Applicants must pass background checks and will operate signs, lawn equipment, and snow removal tools as required.