Groundskeeper

Springfield; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield College is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds safely and professionally. The role includes mowing, landscaping, seasonal tasks, snow removal, and assorted grounds maintenance across the campus.

The position requires 1-3 years of outdoor grounds experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver's license. Pesticide applicator license is preferred or obtainable within 6 months; compensation reflects licenses and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years outdoor/grounds experience (mowing, raking, planting, equipment operation).
• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Background check including driving history will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping, turf, garden, tree maintenance and related grounds duties including mowing, herbicide spraying, fertilizing, seeding and aerating.
• Assist in supervising student workers and outside contractors as part of Grounds Department.
• Operate hand and power equipment; maintain and care for grounds vehicles and equipment.
• Support Facilities Campus Services to meet deadlines and campus community needs.
• Adhere to safety, health, environmental, quality, and productivity standards.

Skills

Mowing

Raking

Planting

Equipment operations

Snow removal

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Springfield College is accepting applications for the position of Groundskeeper. The Grounds Staff are responsible for the safe, professional, reliable, efficient, environmentally-sound, and cost-effective maintenance of the grounds on the Springfield College campus.

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s possession of a Pesticide Applicator or Commercial License.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

• Perform landscaping and turf, garden, tree maintenance as part of the Grounds Department. Perform turf mowing and related work [herbicide spraying, fertilizing, seeding, and aerating]. Perform all grounds related tasks including but not limited to: raking, weeding, sweeping, shoveling, plowing, etc.
• Support the activities of the Grounds Department, staff, other personnel, and contractors to ensure effective and efficient maintenance of campus grounds and facilities. Assist in the supervision of student workers and outside contractors.
• Operate hand and power equipment related to Grounds and general maintenance. Must be able to maintain, respect, and care for equipment and Grounds vehicles.
• Support other Facilities Campus Services departments to successively meet deadlines and support the Springfield College community and the college's mission.
• Abide by all standards for safety and health guidelines, environmental regulations, quality, and productivity by following established policies and procedures.
• Maintain campus grounds free of trash and litter, occasionally responsible for campus wide trash, recycling collection.
• Perform seasonal tasks as needed, including leaf pick-up, shoveling, clearing snow ice from walks, stairs, and pathways.
• Perform other work and additional duties as assigned, including assisting other Facilities Campus
• Services operations to complete assignments and being available for emergencies and scheduled "off-hour" work as needed.
• This position is also part of the severe weather response team. Custodial staff are required to participate in snow removal throughout campus, including but not limited to plowing, shoveling, clearing snow ice from walks, stairs, pathways, and roads, and being available for emergencies and scheduled "off hour" work as needed.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience of various outdoor/grounds trades (mowing, raking, planting, equipment operations, etc.). Experience with snow removal operations.
• Pesticide applicator and hoisters license or ability to attain within 6-months highly preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• A full motor vehicle/driving history report will be required as a part of the background check process.
• Candidate’s driver history must be approved by the college's vehicle insurance carrier for operation of all college vehicles.

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s possession of a Pesticide Applicator or Commercial License.