Groundskeeper

Saint Anselm College; New Hampshire; Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper/Landscaper to maintain campus grounds year-round. The role focuses on mowing, pruning, planting and seasonal tasks across lawns, gardens and athletic fields, with responsibility to keep sidewalks and parking areas clear in winter.

Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, the position requires physical stamina, safe use of tools and equipment, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years of groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment safely.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Physical ability to perform strenuous outdoor tasks.

Aufgaben

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, trees and shrubs throughout the year.
• Mow, prune, water, fertilize and perform seasonal grounds tasks.
• Remove snow and ice, salt and sand walkways as needed in winter.
• Move furniture, assist with special events and upkeep storage areas.

Kenntnisse

Lawn and grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Jobbeschreibung

## GroundskeeperApply: Saint Anselm College Campus: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R1729Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a full-time, (40 hours / Monday-Friday 7 am – 3:30 pm), year-round Groundskeeper/Landscaper. Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, the basic function of this position is to maintain college grounds. ***CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**** Maintain grounds in summer: mow lawns; plant, fertilize and water grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees; prune trees and shrubs; remove weeds and brush using power equipment; and so forth.* Maintain grounds in winter: dormant winter pruning using lifts and ladders 8 to 12 feet; remove snow and ice from parking lots and sidewalks, using shovels, snow blowers and plows; salt and sand; keep fire lanes and hydrants clear.* Perform other seasonal grounds work: rake leaves, sweep sand, put protective coverings over shrubs, and the like.* Pick up trash around buildings and dorms.* Move furniture (relocate offices, set up furniture in dorms, etc.).* Assist with basic construction tasks related to grounds maintenance (ditch digging, cement work, laying tar and asphalt, fence and sign installation, etc).* Carry out other special work orders (deliveries, pick-ups, facility set-ups/tear-downs for special events, and the like.)* Operate a wide variety of power tools and grounds maintenance equipment to include: large equipment loaders, backhoes, chippers, bucket trucks and tractors.* Follow established health and safety procedures.* Maintain tools and equipment used in grounds work.* Keep storage areas clean and organized.* Perform specialized grounds maintenance tasks, such as maintaining athletics fields, planning and overseeing maintenance of perennial flower beds, and the like.* Perform specialized equipment maintenance and repair tasks.* Train and direct the activities of seasonal help. ***QUALIFICATIONS***Basic education (high school) plus one to two years relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. * Good base of basic knowledge and skills related to the care and maintenance of lawns, flowers, trees, and shrubs.* Good skills in operating hand tools and power equipment used in grounds work.* Physical ability to do all primary job duties.* Valid driver's license; good driving record. *Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness*.