Groundsworker A

Dartmouth College

Hanover (NH)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Dartmouth College is hiring a Groundsworker A in Hanover, NH. The role involves maintaining campus grounds, including turf, shrubs, and planting beds, and assisting with events by moving furniture and equipment. The position requires experience with heavy equipment, safe operation, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm (seasonal changes); onsite work only. Union position with SEIU level; compensation starts at $26.79 per hour.

Qualifications

High school graduate with 5+ years relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain heavy, medium, and small equipment.
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
Must be qualified under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Must be willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation ( DOT ) physical examination.
Must pass an annual hearing test.
Must successfully complete required trainings including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of strenuous ground maintenance tasks including turf, shrubs, planting beds and tree work.
Moves furniture, equipment and supplies around campus and assists with event setup/takedown.
Operates heavy, medium and light equipment safely and efficiently.
Leads small work parties and directs others on assigned tasks.
Maintains and repairs roadways, parking areas and walkways as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Autonomy

Physical stamina

Overtime flexibility

Driver safety policy

DOT exam

Hearing test

Safety trainings

Education

High school + 5+ years experience

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Rigging knowledge

Jackhammers

Snow blowers

Pumps

Electric snakes

Forklift

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (4/6/26) THROUGH (4/16/26)

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 04/06/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 0143300

Position Title Groundsworker A

Hiring Range Minimum $26.79

Hiring Range Maximum $26.79

Union Type SEIU Level

SEIU Level E1

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; varies by season. AND Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (winter hours: 12:00pm-8:30pm)

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. n/a

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose Under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the maintenance of campus grounds using appropriate methods and techniques. Tasks in this category include but are not limited to turf, shrub, and planting bed maintenance, assistance with tree work, repairs to and maintenance of roadways, parking areas, walkways and associated features, and snow and ice removal. Also performs labor-related activities associated with the movement of furniture, equipment and supplies to various locations on the Dartmouth campus as well as providing support for set-up and take-down of events on campus throughout the year. Will be responsible for leading and directing small work parties associated with all tasks associated with the position description. Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of heavy, medium, and light equipment.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp High School plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

High school graduate with 5+ years relevant experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain heavy, medium, and small equipment.

Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Ability to work autonomously.

Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.

Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

Must be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Must be willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation ( DOT ) physical examination.

Must pass an annual hearing test.

Must successfully complete the following training prior to undertaking work to which training relates including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of rigging methods.

High level of knowledge regarding and ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of powered equipment such as jackhammers, snow blowers, pumps, and electric snakes.

Ability to understand and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) guidelines relating to excavation, drainage, and confined space entry.

Ability to direct the work of and provide hands-on leadership for small work parties assigned to specific projects.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Doug Cosentino, Sr Director of Grounds and Fleet Services

Department Contact Phone Number 646-3605

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Doug Cosentino, Sr Director of Grounds and Fleet Services

Department Contact's Phone Number

646-3605

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Percentage Of Time

Description

Assists with the set-up and take-down associated with events on the campus, such as commencement and reunions, conferences, picnics and concerts. Includes activities such as the transport, assembly, dis-assembly and storage of furniture, platforms, barricades, public address, sound and lighting systems.

Packs, loads, transports, unloads, unpacks, arranges, and stores furniture, equipment and supplies between College locations.

Performs assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to maintain shop area and vehicles in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.

Performs snow and ice removal operations using all equipment and tools available.

Percentage Of Time

Description

In support of duties as assigned above, operates heavy, medium and light-duty equipment including by not limited to types as described below as well as operating loading dock equipment as needed:

Light: Small Riding Mower; Push Mower; Leaf Blower; Snowblower

Medium: Sidewalk Plow with Accessories; Medium Tractor with Accessories; Medium Riding Mower; Forklift; Box Truck; Pickup Truck with snowplow and/or sander; Stake Bed Truck

Heavy: Loader; Larger Tractor with Accessories; Telehandler; Large Riding Mower

Percentage Of Time

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)

Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB -related initiatives within the division and College

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned

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