Skilled Laborer I

UMass Chan Medical School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts, is seeking a Skilled Laborer I to maintain and beautify the Medical Center Grounds. Responsibilities include lawn maintenance, snow removal, and cleaning medical center vehicles. The candidate should have experience in landscaping and maintenance operations.

A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required along with a valid driver’s license. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for various maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience performing landscaping and/or lawn maintenance.
• Ability to operate various maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of common landscaping tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to ground maintenance and beautification.
• Conduct snow removal tasks during winter months.
• Clean and maintain medical center vehicles.

Skills

Landscaping skills

Maintenance equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

General Summary Of Position Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, the Skilled Laborer I performs tasks requiring some specialized skill or knowledge in connection with the maintenance, care, and beautification of the Medical Center Grounds. The Skilled Laborer I will also assist other trades, as required.

Major Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, and beautification of grounds such as lawn mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, and planting
• Perform tasks related to maintenance, repair, and upkeep of sidewalks, roadways, and parking areas, such as sweeping, striping, and paving
• Perform snow removal tasks including but not limited to shoveling, plowing, sanding, operating sidewalk equipment, and snow blowing. Required to be on-call/standby during winter months
• Clean, wash, and refuel medical center vehicles
• Operate and maintains/repair grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, sweepers, trimmers, snow blowers, and other related equipment
• Perform tasks related to storing of parts, equipment, and supplies maintained by Ground Department
• Move furniture, files, lab furnishing, and perform similar tasks
• Operate steam cleaning equipment
• Repair and operate irrigation systems
• Remove waste material from pathways, roadways, and parking lots. For situations that require EH&S assistance, secure the area, and ensure proper contacts are made to expedite the removal process
• While in the performance of routine duties, may be required as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification, where the work or task does not require a specific license
• Perform related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience performing landscaping and/or lawn maintenance, using specialized maintenance equipment
• Working knowledge of common tools required for maintenance, landscaping, and upkeep of grounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate trucks, automobiles, equipment, and to travel to off-site locations

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.