Grounds Worker

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

Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks and supply labor related to grounds and way maintenance, equipment and furniture moving, equipment operation, construction labor and other tasks as assigned by the Manager of Grounds.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks relating to the installation and maintenance of turf including mowing, fertilization, irrigation insect/weed control, dethatching, seeding, sodding, aeration, site preparation, and athletic field layout and painting.
• Perform tasks relating to the installation and maintenance of trees, shrubs and flowers including pruning, cabling, fertilization, irrigation, insect/weed control and removal as required.
• Perform tasks related to construction, installation and maintenance of sidewalls, patios, retaining walls, benches, sign standards, stairs and sweeping and maintaining of hard surface areas
• Operate and maintain equipment to perform above tasks, including tractors, dump/plow trucks, lawnmowers, trimmers, chain saws, bucket trucks, rototillers, sand/salt spreaders and snow blowers, etc.
• Assist with moving and special events as required.
• Act as crew leader in some tasks as assigned.
• Report under emergency conditions such as snow removal, down trees and storm water maintenance as required.

Requirements:

Minimum Education & Experience

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform characteristic duties of the job including heavy lifting and exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven team player.

Compensation Pay Range:

$20 /hour

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$13.41 - $22.02

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Plymouth