Working knowledge of pests, fungi and diseases associated with
shrubs and annual/perennial landscaping plants.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain
medium, and light duty powered equipment.
Strong communication skills and customer service
orientation.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather
conditions.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
Must be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College
Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Must be willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation
( DOT ) physical examination.
Must pass an annual hearing test.
Must successfully complete the following training prior to
undertaking work to which training relates including Driver Safety,
Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate or other educational background relating to
horticulture.
- Working knowledge regarding and ability to operate and maintain
a wide variety of powered equipment.
- Ability to understand and apply Occupational Safety and Health
Administration ( OSHA ) guidelines relating to excavation,
drainage, and confined space entry.
- Ability to direct the work of and provide hands-on leadership
for small work parties.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number
6036463605
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Nathaniel Moore, Horticulture & Landscape Supervisor
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal
law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,
or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome
from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and
successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which
may include a criminal background check, reference checks,
verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of
any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications,
with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction
will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment.
Background check information will be used in a confidential,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal
law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road
vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this
job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE
FIRST WEEK OF POSTING . AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION
HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY . OPEN TO UNION
MEMBERS ONLY FROM
9/22/2026 THROUGH
9/29/2026.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of
tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited
in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated
or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details,
please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87281
Key Accountabilities
Description
- Inspects shrub and other plantings for evidence of pests, fungi
and disease. Recommends treatment, removal or replacement as
appropriate.
- Provides species recommendations for new and replacement shrub,
annual and perennial plantings as appropriate and provides
professional installation of said plantings.
- Identifies and analyzes structural issues with specific shrub
plantings. Recommends and implements solutions including selective
pruning.
- Weeds, mulches and otherwise maintains planting beds.
- Develops and implements campus shrub and plan fertilization
program.
- Operates irrigation systems, including winterization.
Percentage Of Time
Description
- Assists Campus Arborist and Tree Worker in tree maintenance
operations as needed.
- Removes debris, discarded items, and other waste material from
outdoor areas and loading docks and transports for disposal.
- Assists with the set-up and take-down associated with major
events on the campus, such as commencement and reunions,
conferences, picnics and concerts. Includes activities such as the
transport, assembly, disassembly and storage of furniture,
platforms, barricades, public address, sound and lighting
systems.
- Packs, loads, transports, unloads, unpacks, arranges, and
stores furniture, equipment and supplies between College
locations.
- Performs assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to maintain
shop area and vehicles in a neat, clean, and orderly
condition.
- Performs snow and ice removal operations.
Percentage Of Time
Description
In support of duties as assigned above, operates medium and
light-duty equipment including but not limited to types as
described below:
Light Duty Equipment: Small Riding Mower; Push Mower; Leaf Blower;
Snowblower; Hedge Trimmer; Chainsaw
Medium Duty Equipment: Sidewalk Plow with accessories; Medium
Tractor with accessories; Medium Riding Mower; Forklift; Box Truck;
Pickup Truck With Snowplow and/or Sander; Stake Bed Truck
Percentage Of Time
Description
Culture and Employee Belonging
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to
work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where
they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We
want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The
way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our
customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness
through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training,
including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness,
Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and
Respect)
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB -related
initiatives within the division and College
Percentage Of Time
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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions,
interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an
environment that is welcoming to all.
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Performs other duties as assigned
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name
below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn
feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert
notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- HigherEdMilitary
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn’s Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer,
please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Document #1
