GROUNDSWORKER, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Services

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a professional for landscaping tasks including maintenance of lawns and plants, as well as snow removal duties. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience in landscape construction, lawn care, irrigation, and snow removal.

The role requires operating heavy equipment and maintaining safety procedures. A valid Massachusetts driver's license and a Mass Hoisting License (minimum 2B) are mandatory for applicants. The successful candidate will work outdoors and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in landscape construction.
• 3 years of maintaining lawns professionally.
• 3 years of irrigation installation and troubleshooting.
• 3 years of experience in snow removal with equipment.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license required.
• Mass Hoisting License, minimum 2B needed.
• Knowledge of planting and pruning techniques.
• Capability to operate heavy and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors continuously.
• Fluent in English, both orally and written.
• Required to use university vehicles for work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Remove snow using appropriate equipment.

Skills

Landscape construction experience

Lawn maintenance experience

Irrigation experience

Snow removal experience

Heavy equipment operation

Ability to lift heavy items

Basic safety procedures knowledge

Tools

Lawn mowers

Chainsaws

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Overview

Maintains the appearance and conditions of lawns, plants, shrubs, trees, and irrigation systems. Removes snow.

Required Skills

• 3 years of professional/commercial landscape construction experience.
• 3 years of professional/commercial lawn maintenance experience.
• 3 years of professional/commercial irrigation experience, installing and troubleshooting.
• 3 years of professional/commercial snow removal experience, including snow removal equipment such as plows and snow blowers.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Must have and maintain a Mass Hoisting License, minimum 2B.
• Knowledge of planting, trimming and pruning using hand or power equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment and maintenance equipment such as mowers and chainsaws.
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors continuously.
• Ability to speak, read, understand and write fluently in English.
• Required to drive throughout the university to work areas using university vehicles.
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional/commercial landscape construction experience.
• 3 years of professional/commercial lawn maintenance experience.
• 3 years of professional/commercial irrigation experience, installing and troubleshooting.
• 3 years of professional/commercial snow removal experience, including snow removal equipment such as plows and snow blowers.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Must have and maintain a Mass Hoisting License, minimum 2B.
• Knowledge of planting, trimming and pruning using hand or power equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment and maintenance equipment such as mowers and chainsaws.
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors continuously.
• Ability to speak, read, understand and write fluently in English.
• Required to drive throughout the university to work areas using university vehicles.
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.