GROUNDSWORKER, LICENSED, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Services

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Licensed Groundsworker in Boston, MA, with extensive experience in landscape construction and maintenance. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of experience in lawn maintenance, irrigation, and snow removal, along with necessary licenses.

This position requires a valid Massachusetts driver's license and the ability to perform physical tasks outdoors, ensuring a well-maintained campus. Knowledge of safety procedures and heavy equipment operation is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in landscape construction.
• 3 years experience in lawn maintenance.
• 3 years experience with irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot irrigation systems.
• Operate heavy maintenance equipment.
• Drive throughout the university using University vehicles.

Skills

Landscape construction experience

Lawn maintenance experience

Irrigation experience

Snow removal equipment operation

Valid Massachusetts driver's license

Mass Hoisting License 2B

Knowledge of planting, trimming, and pruning

Heavy equipment operation

Ability to lift heavy items

Fluency in English

Job description

Groundsworker, Licensed

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, i.e. plows, snow blowers, etc.
• 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, i.e. mowers, chainsaws, etc.
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors continuously.
• Ability to speak, read, understand and write fluently in the English language.
• Required to drive throughout the university to work areas by use of 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.