Groundskeeper Associate

JACOBS PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL INC; Becket (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

JACOBS PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL INC is seeking a Seasonal Facilities Associate Groundskeeper located in Becket, MA. The role involves maintaining the campus grounds, including lawns, trees, and pathways, through various tasks like mowing and cleaning.

This position offers both part-time and full-time hours depending on the season and requires experience in groundskeeping or a related field. The job entails working outdoors under various conditions while ensuring the facilities remain safe and welcoming for visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in groundskeeping, maintenance or skilled trade.
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and maintaining lawns and maintaining gravel pathways.
• Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation on campus.
• Fertilizing lawn, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spreading mulch.
• Trimming trees, hedges and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds.
• Spring cleaning, leaf blowing, raking and picking up leaves.
• Collecting litter and debris from campus grounds.
• Clear gravel out of grass and replace it in pathways.
• Maintain lawn mowers and other groundskeeping tools.
• Keep pathway drainage clear of debris.
• Spot and report other potential hazards around the campus to Director of Facilities.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Using manual and power tools

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Seasonal Facilities Associate Groundskeeper

Location: Becket, MA 01223

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Reports To: Director of Facilities Safety and Security

Schedule

Part Time (April & September): 20 hours per week.

Full Time (May – August): 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Cutting and maintaining lawns and maintaining gravel pathways
• Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation on campus
• Fertilizing lawn, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spreading mulch.
• Trimming trees, hedges and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds.
• Spring cleaning, leaf blowing, raking and picking up leaves
• Collecting litter and debris from campus grounds
• Clear gravel out of grass and replace it in pathways
• Maintain lawn mowers and other groundskeeping tools
• Keep pathway drainage clear of debris
• Spot and report other potential hazards around the campus to Director of Facilities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in groundskeeping, maintenance or skilled trade.
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors to the campus.
• Ability to anticipate complications and solve problems efficiently.
• Organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Working regularly in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including, but not limited to, rodents, ticks and mosquitoes.
• Working regularly outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather.
• Working a 5-day work week, including late evenings, and weekends.
• Moving equipment up to 50 lbs alone or with assistance.
• Moving through and between multiple locations throughout the entire campus.
• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Working at heights above 6 feet.
• Ascending and descending straight and step ladders.
• Operating push around or drivable person lifts including at heights.