Property Maintenance Worker I

Posting date: March 19, 2026

External Reference: 002399SR

1. Job Type Full-time
2. Location Cambridge
3. School/Unit Harvard University Central Administration
4. Salary Grade 000
5. Job Function Facilities
6. FLSA Status Non-exempt
7. Term Appointment No
8. Union 42 - Int Un Oper Engineers Loc 877

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Why join Harvard University Central Administration?

Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university's overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high-quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.

Job Description

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping and custodial to a large portion of the University. (FMO) a department Campus Services, offers primary building maintenance, landscape, fire safety, custodial and event support services to Harvard schools and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and customer-determined standards.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of landscape maintenance, including, but not limited to organic and conventional care and maintenance of turf, shrubs, annuals, snow removal and litter pickup throughout campus.
• Performs ongoing maintenance of landscape systems, including: aeration, fertilization, renovations (seeding and sodding) of turf; and routine maintenance of walkways, roadways, and irrigation systems.
• Performs mowing and edging of turf areas in accordance with established standards. Assists in the planting and maintenance of the annual and perennial gardens and display containers.
• Performs routine maintenance of walkways, roadways, and drainage systems. Performs all aspects of leaf and snow removal services, including, but not limited to operating plow trucks, skid loaders, snow throwers, salt spreaders and hand shovels. During off-season, assists with clean up and maintenance of building, shops, mechanical rooms, utilities distribution tunnels, including debris removal, furniture moving and event support.

Working Conditions:

• Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel (required to provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform outdoor work for prolonged periods of time, often during inclement weather conditions.
• Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and reaching, occasional work in restricted spaces and frequent carrying/transporting heavy loads up to 50 lb.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of one-year experience in landscape installation and maintenance, including primary turf maintenance and snow removal techniques required.
• Must possess and maintain the following as a condition of employment:
  • Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving history
  • Massachusetts hydraulic hoisting license

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Must complete and pass Mass. DOT physical at agreed upon time after date of hire.
• Must be able to properly operate a variety of equipment and tools including, but not limited to: hand mowers, leaf blowers, and various snow removal equipment (e.g., salt spreaders, snow plows, and throwers).
• Must be quality focused and able to communicate effectively with peers and customers, clearly and professionally in English.
• This position is based primarily on campus, in Massachusetts.
• This position has restrictions on time off requests during winter months and is frequently required to work overtime for snow removal and other emergencies and to support University events.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving history
• Massachusetts hydraulic hoisting license (Must complete and pass Mass. DOT physical at agreed upon time after date of hire.)

Additional Information

Work Schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• Sunday: Off
• Monday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Saturday: Off

Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):

$29.56/hour

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening:

• Identity
• Criminal
• Certification(s) / License(s)
• Motor Vehicle Record
• Drug Test
• CORI
• References

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 000. Corresponding salary information can be found in the job description above.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.