Job Description

GROUNDSWORKER, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Services

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 experience 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.