Skilled Laborer, Grounds

Bridgewater State University; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University seeks a Skilled Laborer, Grounds to support campus grounds maintenance and related outdoor work. This essential AFSCME position joins a team maintaining the campus landscape and facilities.

Work hours are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Tuesday–Saturday, with Sundays and Mondays off. Applicants must pass background checks and will operate signs, lawn equipment, and snow removal tools as required.

Qualifications

• At least six months of full-time or equivalent part-time manual labor experience.
• Valid Massachusetts Class 3 license or higher.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Physical stamina and endurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform various manual labor tasks in support of grounds keeping.
• Install and repair signs.
• Maintain grounds by planting, transplanting, raking leaves, pruning trees and shrubs, seeding lawns.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Lift heavy objects

Stand for long periods

Manual labor

Follow instructions

Massachusetts Class 3 License

Hand tools

Power tools

Motorized equipment operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Snow removal equipment

Lawn maintenance equipment

Job description

Skilled Laborer, Grounds

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated tothe lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuousimprovement of its people, and responsible for leading innovationthat benefits Southeast Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and theworld. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching andlearning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge,and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverseinterpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation forglobal engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improvingthe human condition. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflectedin our institutionalvalues, which ensure that all students aresupported and succeed. The mission of the Department of Facilities Management is to is tocreate, maintain, and manage a physical environment that enhancesteaching, learning, and living; and serves to support our campusconstituents and our region through responsible stewardship ofresources.

Position Summary:

This position will provide the opportunity to contribute to studentsuccess by supporting the work of grounds keeping ultimatelycontributing a campus that promotes learning and living for adiverse community of students, faculty, and staff. BSU embracesdiversity and seeks candidates who will foster an inclusiveenvironment that supports students, faculty and staff from diverseracial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans,persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversityand inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

TOUR OF DUTY:

7:30 am – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday (Sunday and Monday as days off) (Subject to Change) Location: BSU Campus Wide

This is an essential position.

This is an AFSCME unit position and is subject to the terms of thatunion agreement.

*Initial assignment only. Subject to change according toinstitutional needs.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate employment eligibility inaccordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986.

Position Type:

AFSCME Classified

Essential Duties:

• Perform various manual labor tasks in support of the work ofgrounds keeping:
• Install and repair signs
• Perform various external maintenance tasks including rubbishremoval; maintain grounds by planting, transplanting, rakingleaves, pruning trees and shrubs, seeding lawns, weeding,maintaining flower beds, etc.
• Perform snow removal and ice control duties
• Perform related work as required

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, orequivalent part-time experience in performing manual labor inconnection with construction or maintenance work.
• Current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 or higher Motor VehicleOperator's License.
• Ability to work in team setting.
• Skill in using small hand tools such as pliers, hammers,screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
• Skill in using hand-held power tools such a drills, chain saws,etc.
• Skill in using a variety of motorized equipment such as snowblowers, lawn mowers, forklift, dollies, etc.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical stamina and endurance.

State Job Specifications are available in the Human ResourcesOffice or on the Human Resources website - https://jobs.bridgew.edu/

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous landscaping and snow removal experience
• Ability to deal tactfully with students, faculty and staff
• Previous Grounds Work

Work Environment:

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation toqualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request areasonable accommodation for the application process, pleasecomplete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University iscontingent upon completion of a successful background check.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Recommended candidate must successfully pass a pre-employmentphysical as a condition of employment.

Salary Range:

$1,740.88 bi-weekly (Grade 10 - Step 1)

Posting Number:

S01349P

Open Date:

09/01/2026

Close Date:

09/15/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunityemployer and considers all qualified candidates without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilitystatus, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation,genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition orany other characteristic protected by law.